'Reverend' definitions:
Definition of 'reverend'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Reverend'
From: GCIDE
- Reverend \Rev"er*end\, a. [F. r['e]v['e]rend, L. reverendus, fr. revereri. See Revere.] Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable. [1913 Webster]
- A reverend sire among them came. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- They must give good example and reverend deportment in the face of their children. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- Note: This word is commonly given as a title of respect to ecclesiastics. A clergyman is styled the reverend; a dean, the very reverend; a bishop, the right reverend; an archbishop, the most reverend. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'reverend'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- august,
- awe-inspiring,
- awesome,
- awful,
- churchman,
- cleric,
- clerk,
- creditable,
- divine,
- dreadful,
- ecclesiastic,
- esteemed,
- estimable,
- held in esteem,
- highly esteemed,
- highly regarded,
- highly reputed,
- highly respectable,
- honorable,
- honored,
- in favor,
- in good odor,
- in high favor,
- meritorious,
- minister,
- noble,
- patriarchal,
- preacher,
- prestigious,
- reputable,
- respectable,
- respected,
- revered,
- reverential,
- time-honored,
- venerable,
- venerated,
- well-thought-of,
- worshipful,
- worthy