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Reverent vs Respectful - What's the difference?

reverent | respectful |

As adjectives the difference between reverent and respectful

is that reverent is showing respect or reverence; respectful while respectful is marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

reverent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • showing respect or reverence; respectful

    • respectful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

    • Antonyms

    * disrespectful

    Related terms

    * respectfully * respectfulness