reverend
Worthy of reverence or respectWorthy of reverence or respect.
» Sami was a respectable smooth-talking reverend.
Meaning
3 sensesWorthy of reverence or respect.
Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed
The reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory.
достопочте́нныйdostopočténnyj
шано́внийšanóvnyj
worthy of adoration or reverence
Showing or granting reverence or respect.
(Pennsylvania, Western)Extreme, extraordinary, or powerful.
Near-synonyms: reverable, estimable
Examples
5 sentencesSami was a respectable smooth-talking reverend.
Gabriel has become a reverend.
People called Reverend Dan Anderson for his advice.
By the chalice of Jesus, Reverend hermit, what is this infernal liquor?
ruКлянусь Святым Граалем, преподобный отшельник, но что эта за адское пойло?
I'm sorry, Reverend Mother.
deEs tut mir leid, Ehrwürdige Mutter!
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Middle French révérend, from Old French, from Latin future passive participlBorrowed from Middle French révérend, from Old French, from Latin future passive participle reverendus (“that is to be respected”), from deponent verb revereor (“to honor, revere”).
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Synonyms
19 synonyms- worthy of adoration or reverence:sublime