Reverence

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛvərəns/

Reverence (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of respect and admiration for someone or something.
  2. Respect and awe for a deity or sacred things.
  3. A title used to address or refer to a member of the clergy.

Examples

  • The students showed reverence for their teacher's wisdom.
  • He spoke with reverence about his mentor's achievements.

Common collocations: show reverence, speak with reverence, reverence for tradition, bow in reverence, reverence for the divine

Synonyms of Reverence

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Reverence

  • — when discussing lack of respect
  • — when discussing disdain or scorn