Rēv'er-ent, a.

a. [O. Fr. révérent, N. Fr. révérant, Pr. reverent, Sp. & Pg. reverente, It. reverente, ri-verente, Lat. reverens, p. pr. of revereri. See REVERE.]

1. Expressing reverence, veneration, or submission; as, reverent words or terms; reverent behavior.
2. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble.

They prostrate fell before him reverent. Milton.