andächtig
Translation
devout, reverent, rapt
Examples
Sie hörten andächtig der Musik zu.
They listened reverently to the music.
Eine andächtige Stille herrschte im Raum.
A reverent silence filled the room.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adverb)) reverently, devoutly. Sie hörten andächtig der Musik zu.
((as an adjective)) reverent, devout. Eine andächtige Stille herrschte.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feierlich, fromm, ergriffen; Antonyms: respektlos, unaufmerksam
Etymology
From the noun 'Andacht' (devotion, prayer), which comes from 'an-' (on) + 'denken' (to think). It means to be 'thinking on' something with reverence.
Memory Tips
Picture someone in 'Andacht' (prayer) in a church. Their attitude is 'andächtig'.