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Definition of Reverence
1. Noun. A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. "His respect for the law bordered on veneration"
Generic synonyms: Emotion
Derivative terms: Fear, Revere, Reverent, Reverential, Venerate
2. Verb. Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. "Sam cannot reverence Sue "; "We venerate genius"
Generic synonyms: Esteem, Prise, Prize, Respect, Value
Specialized synonyms: Enshrine, Saint, Worship
Derivative terms: Fear, Reverent, Reverent, Veneration, Venerator
3. Noun. A reverent mental attitude.
Antonyms: Irreverence
Derivative terms: Revere, Reverent, Reverential
4. Noun. An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy).
Definition of Reverence
1. n. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.
2. v. t. To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.
Definition of Reverence
1. Noun. Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context. ¹
2. Noun. An act of showing respect, such as a bow. ¹
3. Noun. The state of being revered. ¹
4. Noun. A form of address for some members of the clergy. ¹
5. Verb. To show reverence. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reverence
1. [v -ENCED, -ENCING, -ENCES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reverence
Literary usage of Reverence
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"This reverence will be expressed in signs determined by custom and etiquette.
... A Fortiori may and should such reverence be paid to the sign. ..."
2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"E., and is now used to designate reverence for a person or a thing). ... If we
reverence another because of some natural excellence, which we have not, ..."
3. American Journal of Education by Barnard (1882)
"It is hardly possible for a child to feel reverence at all unless he feels it
for his father and mother; and in the modern and (in the main) wise attempt to ..."
4. The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain (2001)
"JOHN reverence." "Thy memory still wrongeth thee, and thou hast shown surprise—
but suffer it not to trouble thee, for 'tis a matter that will not bide, ..."
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