reverent

/REV-er-unt/adjective

feeling or showing deep respect

The crowd fell into reverent silence at the memorial.
Synonyms
respectful, worshipful, deferential
Antonyms
irreverent, disrespectful
Memory hook
revereri (revere): respect made visible.

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