reverend

Deserving reverence.

Relating to or characteristic of the clergy; clerical.

Used as a title and form of address for certain clerics in many Christian churches. In formal usage, preceded by the:

A cleric or minister. Used with the.

Worthy to be revered; worthy of reverence; entitled to veneration, esteem, or respect, by reason of one’s character or sacred office, as a minister of religion; especially, deserving of respect or consideration on account of age; venerable.

Specifically, a title of respect given to clergymen or ecclesiastics: as, Reverend (or the Reverend) John Smith.

Of or pertaining to ecclesiastics, or to the clerical office or profession.

Reverent.

Worthy of reverence; entitled to respect mingled with fear and affection; venerable.

worthy of reverence or respect