reverentially
In awed respect
Reverentially means in a manner showing deep respect or veneration.
Someone who speaks reverentially about a mentor conveys admiration bordering on awe: He reverentially placed the antique book back on the shelf.
The word suggests careful, almost worshipful treatment—handling something as sacred or deeply honored.
Yielding to another's judgment
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- homageExpression of deep respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
dignity · obeisance · courteous · humble · respectfully · solemnly · ceremoniously · formally
Profound admiring respect
- adorationProfound loving regard
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- pietySincere religious devotion
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
prayer · sanctity · holiness · sacredness · spirituality · liturgy · ritual · pilgrimage
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
sublime · majestic · transcendent · awe-struck · overwhelmed · enthralled · hushed · spellbound
deference
Yielding to another's judgment
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- homageExpression of deep respect
honor · dignity · obeisance · courteous · humble · respectfully · solemnly · ceremoniously · formally · deferentially
veneration
Profound admiring respect
worship · prayer · sanctity · holiness · sacredness · spirituality · liturgy · ritual · pilgrimage · benediction
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
breathtaking · sublime · majestic · transcendent · awe-struck · overwhelmed · enthralled · hushed · spellbound · wonderstruck
reverentiallydisrespectfully
In a rude manner
contemptuously · scornfully · disdainfully · impudently · rudely
reverentiallyirreverently
Without proper respect
blasphemously · sacrilegiously · profanely · flippantly · dismissively