Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Reverent \Rev"er*ent\, a. [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of
   revereri. See {Revere}.]
   1. Disposed to revere; impressed with reverence; submissive;
      humble; respectful; as, reverent disciples. ``They . . .
      prostrate fell before him reverent.'' --Milton.

   2. Expressing reverence, veneration, devotion, or submission;
      as, reverent words; reverent behavior. --Joye.

Source : WordNet®

reverent
     adj 1: feeling or showing profound respect or veneration;
            "maintained a reverent silence" [ant: {irreverent}]
     2: showing great reverence for god; "a godly man"; "leading a
        godly life" [syn: {godly}, {worshipful}]