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Synonyms for reverend

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Worthy of reverence or respect.

    Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed

Related words

Is a kind of
cleric clergymember

Example sentences

  • revered Mary is revered in Islam but Muslims don't pray to her.
  • esteemed Such conduct is hardly becoming of one so esteemed.
  • venerable Hero is a venerable title, because of the price paid.
  • sublime This chocolate cake isn't just great, it's sublime.
  • reverent With deep and reverent awe I replaced the candelabrum in its former position.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
reverendrising
reveredrising
esteemedsteady
venerablesteady
estimablesteady
sublimerising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters
worthy2, sacred2
7 letters
sublime2, revered2
8 letters
esteemed2, laudable3, reverent3
9 letters
honorable4, admirable4, reputable4, venerable4, estimable4, reverable
10 letters
honourable4, creditable4
11 letters
respectable4, commendable4
12 letters
praiseworthy3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (worthy2 = 2 syllables).