英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
deep respect for someone or something
"The students showed reverence to their teacher."
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
"The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church."
Showing deep and solemn respect.
"They listened to the speech in a reverent silence."
a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
"She drifted into a reverie while staring at the sunset."
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
"She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway."
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
"This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides."
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
"The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods."
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
"The system will revert to its original settings after the update."
an evaluation or assessment of something
"I wrote a review of the movie for the blog."
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
"The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption."
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
"He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him."
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
"The revisal of the contract took longer than expected."
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
"She had to revise her essay before submission."
the action of revising or updating something, typically in preparation for something else
"She made some last-minute revisions to her report before submitting it."
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
"Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body."
To give new life and vitality to something.
"The new policies aim to revitalize the economy."
an improvement in the condition or strength of something
"The revival of the old traditions brought a sense of nostalgia."
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
"The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man."
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
"The court ordered the revocation of his license."
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
"The government decided to revoke his passport."
to rise up against authority or refuse to accept something; a rebellion
"The people decided to revolt against the oppressive government."
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
"The smell of the garbage was revolting."
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
"The revolution changed the political landscape forever."
involving or causing a complete or dramatic change
"The internet was a revolutionary development in communication."
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
"Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare."
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
"The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy."
To completely change or transform something in a radical or fundamental way.
"AI is revolutionizing the medical industry."
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
"Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes."
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
"The detective drew his revolver from its holster."
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
"She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act."
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
"He received a reward for returning the lost wallet."
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
"He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe."
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
"The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions."
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing
"The politician’s speech was full of inspiring rhetoric."
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
"He asked a rhetorical question during the debate."
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
"The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence."
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
"His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue."
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
"The rhinoceros charged through the grassland."
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
"The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance."
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
"The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably."
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
"She tied her hair with a red ribbon."
a cereal grain that is the staple food of many countries
"Rice is an important part of the daily diet in many countries."
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
"The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked."
having a great deal of money or assets
"He became rich after his successful business venture."
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
"They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river."
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
"We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace."
to turn around a central point or axis
"The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours."
