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
1Other words for reverence
Opposites for reverence
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
Of the "self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control" needful to make a sound race they have an encouraging share.
The Long White Cloud | William Pember ReevesSelf-reverence had dignified it, self-knowledge and self-control had turned the lines to kindly marble, defiant of time.
When It Was Dark | Guy ThorneHe learns self-reverence, and says to himself, I also am an artist, and a maker.
Thoughts on Man | William GodwinSelf-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control, / These three alone lead life to sovereign power.
Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control—these three alone lead life to sovereign power.
The Girl Wanted | Nixon Waterman
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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