Associations to the word «Reverend»

Wiktionary

REVEREND, adjective. Worthy of reverence or respect
REVEREND, noun. (informal) a member of the Christian clergy
REVEREND, noun. A title warranting great respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.
REVEREND, noun. A person who has earned the designation and is entitled to use it publicly; minister.

Dictionary definition

REVEREND, noun. A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church.
REVEREND, noun. A title of respect for a clergyman.
REVEREND, adjective. Worthy of adoration or reverence.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley