reverence
a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
the outward manifestation of this feeling: to pay reverence.
a gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, bow, or curtsy.
the state of being revered, or treated with respect tinged with awe.
(initial capital letter) a title used in addressing or mentioning a member of the clergy (usually preceded by your or his).
to regard or treat with reverence; venerate: One should reverence God and His laws.
Origin of reverence
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Other words from reverence
- rev·er·enc·er, noun
- non·rev·er·ence, noun
- self-rev·er·ence, noun
- un·rev·er·enced, adjective
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How to use reverence in a sentence
That stance had nothing to do with my reverence for the theatrical experience — a darkened auditorium surrounded by strangers will always be the best way to watch a film created toward that end.
Did Warner Bros. just kill movie theaters? Not by a long shot. | Ann Hornaday | December 4, 2020 | Washington PostHe’s, you know, such an icon in our industry and I have so much reverence for him and so much respect, so it was an honor to work with him.
Former Avalon singer on coming out, getting ousted and where he is today | Joey DiGuglielmo | October 20, 2020 | Washington BladeFarah had great reverence for his new coach, and the pair enjoyed an almost instant leveling up in the athlete’s performance.
Inside a secret running program at Nike and a win-at-all-costs corporate culture | Rachel King | October 6, 2020 | FortuneI have such reverence for the office, I would never use that term.
Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump | Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostWalker said instructors emphasize reverence for human life and the dignity and liberty of all persons.
Agencies Are Updating Policies to Comply With New Use-of-Force Standards | Jesse Marx | June 22, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
They included the officers who had turned their backs on the Jumbotron, but there now was only reverence in their ranks.
Labor Day is always a day that blends celebration with reverence.
Brewers and legal experts speak of him in hushed tones, with equal parts irritation and reverence.
Bigger than ever, the sport is at a crossroads, teetering between reverence for its healing past and fear of a pain-filled future.
A Millennium After Inventing the Game, the Iroquois Are Lacrosse’s New Superpower | Evin Demirel | July 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLincoln was just wrong to hope that “reverence for the laws” would become our “political religion.”
I reached the spot where she stood, she began to speak, and I took off my hat as if doing reverence to an angel.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousAs you have already been told, Yung Pak had from his earliest days been taught the deepest reverence and honour for his father.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeI have a strong reverence for traditions, and no taste whatever for democracy—that would be too long a step.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonCar les Sauvages ayans encore de la reverence aux sepultures de leurs peres & amis, le vouloient porter au Cap de Sable 40.
This depth of emotion was entirely unaffected, and secured for her the peculiar reverence of the sacred sisters.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for reverence (1 of 2)
/ (ˈrɛvərəns) /
a feeling or attitude of profound respect, usually reserved for the sacred or divine; devoted veneration
an outward manifestation of this feeling, esp a bow or act of obeisance
the state of being revered or commanding profound respect
saving your reverence archaic a form of apology for using an obscene or taboo expression
(tr) to revere or venerate
Derived forms of reverence
- reverencer, noun
British Dictionary definitions for Reverence (2 of 2)
/ (ˈrɛvərəns) /
(preceded by Your or His) a title sometimes used to address or refer to a Roman Catholic priest
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