reverence
Profound, humble respect
Reverence is deep respect mixed with awe, the kind of regard you might have for something sacred, ancient, or profoundly admirable: She spoke of her grandfather with reverence.
The word suggests more than ordinary respect—a sense of wonder or veneration.
To revere is the verb; a reverend is a member of the clergy deserving such respect.
He held the old manuscript with reverence.
Favorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- regardAttentive consideration given
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
politeness · consideration · acknowledgment · appreciation · dignity · decorum · bow · curtsy
Deep, loyal commitment
- prayerAddress to deity
- adorationProfound loving regard
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- glorificationElevating praise or worship
sanctity · holiness · sacredness · spirituality · pilgrimage · ritual · liturgy · altar
Formal event marking occasions
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
- dignityInnate personal worth
- solemnSerious and dignified
- hushAbsence of sound
stillness · quietude · serenity · contemplation · meditation · humility · purity · sanctum
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
majesty · grandeur · sublimity · transcendence · overwhelmed · enthralled · speechless · awe-inspiring
Offering of respect
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
prestige · nobility · valor · gallantry · heroism · medals · decorations · laurels
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- regardAttentive consideration given
courtesy · politeness · consideration · acknowledgment · appreciation · dignity · decorum · bow · curtsy · salute
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- prayerAddress to deity
- adorationProfound loving regard
- venerationProfound admiring respect
glorification · sanctity · holiness · sacredness · spirituality · pilgrimage · ritual · liturgy · altar · shrine
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
hush · stillness · quietude · serenity · contemplation · meditation · humility · purity · sanctum · sacred
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
breathtaking · majesty · grandeur · sublimity · transcendence · overwhelmed · enthralled · speechless · awe-inspiring · fascination
tribute
Offering of respect
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
distinction · prestige · nobility · valor · gallantry · heroism · medals · decorations · laurels · commemoration
rabbi
Jewish spiritual leader
sensei · elder · patriarch · matriarch · saint · holiness · eminence · grace · majesty · excellency
- patriotismnational anthem, national flags, love of country, patriotism, flag waving
- Idolatryidol worship, false gods, idol, graven image, graven images
- pietydevoutness, holiness, piousness, godliness, righteousness
- religious fervorfervor, zeal, zealotry, fanaticism, devotion
- ritual gesturesgenuflect, genuflection, prostration, bowing, kneeling
- sanctityholiness, sacredness, hallowedness, sanctity, blessedness
reverenceblasphemy
Irreverence toward the sacred
sacrilege · desecration · profanity · profanation · impiety
reverencecontempt
Disdainful disregard
scorn · disdain · disrespect · despise · ridicule
reverenceirreverence
Disregard for what's honored
scoffing · flippancy · disrespect · impertinence · insolence
- reverent silenceRespectful, awed quiet
- Reverend MotherSenior nun's honorific
- reverence for lifeProfound respect for living things
- The ReverendClergy member's honorific
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