Definitions

reverently

[rev-er-uhnt-lee, rev-ruhnt-lee] / ˈrɛv ər ənt li, ˈrɛv rənt li /

ADVERB

lovingly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiringly affectionately earnestly fondly longingly passionately respectfully thoughtfully warmly zealously

WEAK

adoringly appreciatively ardently attentively considerately devotedly dotingly endearingly enrapturedly fervently generously impassionedly kindly loyally rapturously yearningly

Example Sentences

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Reverently, always, he rejoices in the angel, his wife.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reverently the great news was conveyed to her.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reverently an official inserted a needle, adjusted the record on an oldtime gramophone.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reverently Dr. Dett laid a wreath on the tomb, and the Negro pilgrims knelt for a moment in silent prayer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reverently, Nhamo smoothed out the cloth and put the utensils on it.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer