reverence
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
Other meanings
An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
The state of being revered.
Related words
- reverent
- revere
- reverently
- save-reverence
- sir-reverence
- saving your reverence
Word history
From Latin "revereor" (to stand in awe, respect, revere).
Where this comes from
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