reverent
intermediateB2/ˈrɛvərənt/ · rev-er-ent
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
Meanings
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
گہری اور سنجیدہ عزت کا اظہار کرنا یا محسوس کرنا۔
عظیم
azeem
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Common Collocations
- reverent attitude
- reverent silence
- reverent homage
Example Sentences
The audience remained reverent during the speech.
سماعت نے تقریر کے دوران عظیم خاموشی برقرار رکھی۔
Sama'at ne taqreer ke doran azeem khamoshi barqarar rakhi.
He spoke in a reverent tone when discussing the past.
جب اس نے ماضی پر بات کی تو اس کا لہجہ عظیم تھا۔
Jab us ne mazi par baat ki to us ka lahja azeem tha.
They showed a reverent attitude towards the traditions.
انہوں نے روایات کے بارے میں عظیم رویہ دکھایا۔
Unhoon ne riwayat ke bare mein azeem rawaya dikhaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember the word 'reverent' as being 'revering' or showing respect.
Imagine a person bowing their head in respect before a great leader or deity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں
Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayen.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing him, by whom we die.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عزت کرنے والے کی عزت ہوتی ہے۔
Izzat karne wale ki izzat hoti hai.
Those who show respect are respected.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reverentem" — to revere, respect
First known use: 15th century
The word 'reverent' evolved from the Latin word 'reverentem', which means showing deep respect or admiration. It was absorbed into Middle English and has retained its respectful connotation.