reverend

Definition

Worthy of reverence or respect.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French révérend, from Old French, from Latin future passive participle reverendus (“that is to be respected”), from deponent verb revereor (“I honor, revere”).

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed"
• "The reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory."
• "Near-synonyms: reverable, estimable"