reverentially
Reverentially is an adverb indicating that an action is performed with deep respect, veneration, or reverence. It derives from the adjective reverential, which in turn comes from the noun reverence, ultimately from Latin reverentia. The form emphasizes the ceremonial or devotional quality of the manner rather than mere courtesy.
In usage, reverentially appears in formal, ceremonial, or literary contexts. It can modify verbs (for example,
Compared with reverently, reverentially stresses reverence as a sustained or explicit attribute of the act, whereas