Thursday, September 17, 2009

reverently

“This thing they had never really believed in was coming true. George
said
reverently, 'Jesus Christ! I bet I could swing her'...I bet we could swing her,’
he repeated softly.”

p. 60

Penguin edition

Based on the context, I think this word means with respect or admiration.

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  1. SteinSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    i think reverently has to do with a feeling.

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  2. LowellSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I've heard reverently used in church. For example, "the priest reverently bowed to the altar." So I agree that this is used to mean out of respect or admiration.

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  3. DickinsonSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I agree with Lowell. I hear it used most in church. Although according to dictionary.com it also can be said as reverense or reverent, describing mannerisms.

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