reverent

Definitions

Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Characterized by or manifesting veneration or awe.

Examples

The congregation maintained a reverent silence as the choir began to sing.

She spoke in a reverent tone whenever she mentioned her late grandfather.

Synonyms

respectful devout venerating pious deferential adoring solemn

Antonyms

irreverent disrespectful impious scornful profane mocking flippant