reverend

adj

1. Worthy of reverence or respect.

   “Near-synonyms: revered, esteemed”

   “The reverend doctor will enlighten us with a lecture on the germ theory.”

2. Showing or granting reverence or respect.
3. (Pennsylvania, Western)Extreme, extraordinary, or powerful.

   “Near-synonyms: reverable, estimable”

noun

1. A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.

   “The esteemed reverend will enlighten us with a sermon on reconciliation.”

   “Reverend Sykes closed his sermon. He stood beside a table in front of the pulpit and requested the morning offering, a proceeding that was strange to Jem and me.”

2. A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.
3. (alt-of)Alternative letter-case form of reverend: a person who has received this designation and is entitled to use it publicly: a minister.