reverent
showing deep respect or awe
Root
- rever / awe: awe, deep respect, or standing in reverence
Other words with the rever / awe root
- irreverent: not showing expected respect
- revere: to deeply respect or honor
- reverence: deep respect or awe
Reverent feeling stands still before something it regards with awe.
The audience grew reverent when the old recording began.
Reverent is respect with hush inside it. A reverent voice, posture, or mood changes because the moment feels larger than ordinary speech.