Reverent \Rev"er*ent\, a. [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.]

1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive; humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. ``They . . . prostrate fell before him reverent.'' --Milton.

2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission; as, reverent words; reverent behavior. --Joye.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)