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Reverently is an English word with synonyms like irreverently. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Reverently in a sentence

Related words

Reverently | Reverent

Reverently meaning

in a reverent manner.

Synonyms of Reverently

reverentially irreverently

Using Reverently

  • The main meaning on this page is: in a reverent manner.
  • Useful related words include: reverentially, irreverently.
  • In the example corpus, reverently often appears in combinations such as: reverently and.

Context around Reverently

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 6 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

deputy 1× talks 1× solemnly 1× speaks 1×

Often after:

places 1× purify 1× touched 1× consumed 1×

Sentence patterns with Reverently

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

across time reverently and consistently 1× be solemnly reverently and gratefully 1× blattner speaks reverently of the 1× chief deputy reverently places a 1× difficult to reverently purify than 1× he talks reverently about the 1× just as reverently 1× kisses him reverently and assures 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a chief deputy 1× after communion the 1× blattner speaks reverently 1× harris 2007 p 1× he talks reverently 1× in 2014 modi 1×

Common sentence endings:

a memorial wall 1× just as reverently 1× of a host 1× only holy book 1× print process itself 1× s own use 1×

Words around Reverently

Just before it in the word index:

reverential 14 reverent 22 reverends 3 reverend 418 reverencing 2 reverenced 3

Just after it in the word index:

reveres 13 reverie 38 reveries 5 reverification 3 revering 2 reverol 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aanholt 13 aardwolf 13 abati 13 abbeville 13 abcc 13 abcon 13

Corpus analysis for Reverently

  • In this selection, "reverently" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, deputy, talks, solemnly, places, purify and touched stand out and add context to how "reverently" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include across time reverently and consistently and be solemnly reverently and gratefully. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "reverently" sits close to words such as aanholt, aardwolf and abati, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with reverently

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

A chief deputy reverently places a plaque Thursday on a memorial wall. (12 words)

Such an accident is more difficult to reverently purify than the dropping of a Host. (15 words)

Harris, 2007, p. 5 In the language of other peoples, Constantinople was referred to just as reverently. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Saint Brendan, despite of all the negative reactions among the seniors toward Columba, kisses him reverently and assures that Columba is the man of God and that he sees Holy Angels accompanying Columba on his journey through the plain. (39 words)

In 2014, Modi had reverently touched his forehead to the steps of Parliament, which he called a temple of democracy, when he entered the building for the first time, and called the Constitution his only holy book. (37 words)

Symbols of consolation, they had, by their deeds across time, reverently and consistently lifted the banners of genuine brotherhood, business integrity, dexterity, true statesmanship, exemplary industry, perseverance, and every other value of importance. (33 words)

Example sentences (10)

A chief deputy reverently places a plaque Thursday on a memorial wall.

He talks reverently about the lamps they saved to buy, and how they stood just so in the living room.

Such an accident is more difficult to reverently purify than the dropping of a Host.

Symbols of consolation, they had, by their deeds across time, reverently and consistently lifted the banners of genuine brotherhood, business integrity, dexterity, true statesmanship, exemplary industry, perseverance, and every other value of importance.

In 2014, Modi had reverently touched his forehead to the steps of Parliament, which he called a temple of democracy, when he entered the building for the first time, and called the Constitution his only holy book.

It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.

Blattner speaks reverently of the art and the craft of such books, the quality of paper, the inks and colors, the print process itself.

After communion, the unused but consecrated bread and wine were to be reverently consumed in church rather than being taken away for the priest's own use.

Harris, 2007, p. 5 In the language of other peoples, Constantinople was referred to just as reverently.

Saint Brendan, despite of all the negative reactions among the seniors toward Columba, kisses him reverently and assures that Columba is the man of God and that he sees Holy Angels accompanying Columba on his journey through the plain.

Common combinations with reverently

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "reverently" in a sentence?
An example: "A chief deputy reverently places a plaque Thursday on a memorial wall." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "reverently" from authentic English texts.
What does "reverently" mean?
Reverently means: in a reverent manner.
What are synonyms of "reverently"?
Common synonyms of "reverently" include: reverentially, irreverently.
How many example sentences with "reverently" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "reverently", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.