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Meaning of reverence
A feeling of deep respect and admiration for something or someone
Etymology of reverence
The word "reverence" comes from the Old French "reverence", which is derived from the Latin "reverentia", meaning "fear" or "awe", and is related to the verb "revereri", meaning "to fear" or "to respect"
Synonyms
admiration
adoration
awe
deference
esteem
exaltation
homage
honor
idolization
veneration
worship
respect
regard
appreciation
amazement
wonder
marvel
astonishment
reverence
glorification
sanctification
deification
beatification
canonization
apotheosis
idolatry
fetishism
religiosity
piety
devoutness
dedication
commitment
loyalty
fidelity
allegiance
obedience
submission
submissiveness
meekness
humility
modesty
deferentialness
obsequiousness
sycophancy
flattery
adulation
effusiveness
profuseness
extravagance
hyperbole
Definitions
- A feeling of deep respect and admiration for something or someone
- * A gesture or act that shows respect or admiration
Usage Examples
- The crowd showed reverence for the historic monument by maintaining silence during the tour
- * The artist's use of light and color inspired reverence in all who saw the painting
Antonyms
disdain
contempt
scorn
disrespect
irreverence
mockery
ridicule
sarcasm
derision
blasphemy
profanity
sacrilege
desecration
defilement
debasement
degradation
disparagement
belittling
minimizing
dismissal
rejection
refusal
denial
disregard
neglect
indifference
apathy
unconcern
disinterest
disdainfulness
contemptuousness
scornfulness
disrespectfulness