Both Uses of
revere
in
The Great Gatsby
- After a moment she added as if she might have sounded 153 irreverent, "There wasn't any connection.†
p. 127.9irreverent = showing a lack of respect for things respected by most peoplestandard prefix: The prefix "ir-" in irreverent means not and reverses the meaning of reverent. This prefix is sometimes used before words beginning with "R" as seen in words like irrational, irregular, and irresistible.
- He drew me into his office, remarking in a reverent voice that it was a sad time for all of us, and offered me a cigar.
p. 170.8 *reverent = with feelings of deep respect
Definitions:
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(1)
(revere) regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus)
- Your reverence is a title that can be used to address royalty or clergy.
- Irreverent is the opposite of reverent and in addition to meaning "without respect" can sometimes imply a comic attitude.