Reverend
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Reverend is an adjective meaning Worthy of reverence or respect.
Meaning
Worthy of reverence or respect.
More Meanings
- Showing or granting reverence or respect.
- (Western Pennsylvania) Extreme, extraordinary, or powerful.
- A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed
Near-synonyms: reverable, estimable
The reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory.
The esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.
Word Forms
- reverends
Synonyms for reverend
Depending on context, synonyms include reverable, estimable, praiseworthy, admirable, allowable, commendable.
Antonyms for reverend
Common opposites include layperson, layman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clergyman, sacred, revered, sublime, reverenced, venerated.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.