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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "reverent" means feeling or showing deep respect, often in a religious or spiritual context.

* Merriam-Webster defines "reverent" as having or showing a feeling of deep respect, especially for something or someone considered sacred or holy.
* Cambridge Dictionary describes "reverent" as showing respect and often a feeling of awe for someone or something, especially something considered sacred.

The crowd was reverent during the moment of silence, remembering the victims of the tragedy.
* The priest spoke in a reverent tone, urging the congregation to pray for peace.
* The tourists walked through the ancient temple with reverent footsteps, taking care not to disturb the sacred site.
* The artist's reverent depiction of the natural world inspired a sense of awe in all who saw it.