Synonyms for reverential
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Showing or characterized by reverence; respectful.
Example sentences
- respectful I stood at a respectful distance from the old man.
- solemn Ziri and Rima shook hands and swore a solemn oath.
- reverent With deep and reverent awe I replaced the candelabrum in its former position.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reverential | rising | |
| respectful | rising | |
| solemn | steady | |
| worshipful | steady | |
| reverent | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- pious2
- 6 letters
- solemn2
- 7 letters
- dutiful3
- 8 letters
- reverent3
- 10 letters
- respectful3, worshipful3
- 11 letters
- deferential4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (pious2 = 2 syllables).