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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

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Muivah studied briefly in Beijing's College of Diplomacy, visited Vietnam and came back speaking reverently of Mao and Zhou Enlai - though he would later fuse their ideology with a deeply Christian nationalism.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Anything that takes the Olympics less than reverently would be welcome.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024

In the extreme foreground, a battered brown ankle boot, laces loosened, is reverently displayed on the table for our scrutiny, as if a holy relic placed on an altar.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Small groups walk up to the display in the Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom” gallery almost reverently.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Van Helsing reverently lifted his hat as he answered:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.