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Synonyms & Similar Words
admiration
adoration
awe
veneration
respect
esteem
honor
deference
homage
worship
devotion
reverence
idolization
glorification
exaltation
extolment
laudation
praise
accolade
tribute
recognition
appreciation
gratitude
humility
submissiveness
obedience
compliance
acquiescence
subjection
submission
dutifulness
loyalty
fidelity
devotion
dedication
Meaning of reverence
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, reverence is a feeling or attitude of deep respect, awe, or deference, especially towards a person, place, or thing considered sacred or dignified.
Definitions
- * Merriam-Webster defines reverence as a feeling of profound respect, admiration, or awe, especially for something considered sacred or dignified.
Example Uses
- The crowd showed reverence for the historic landmark by maintaining a respectful silence during the tour.
- * The priest spoke with reverence about the sacred scriptures, emphasizing their importance in the community's faith.
- * The artist's use of light and color in the painting inspired a sense of reverence in all who saw it.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disdain
contempt
scorn
disrespect
irreverence
blasphemy
sacrilege
profanity
impertinence
impudence
audacity
temerity
disrespectfulness
rudeness
crudeness
coarseness
vulgarity
obscenity
profaneness
irreverence
flippancy
frivolity
jocularity
levity
lightheartedness
thoughtlessness