Reverence (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

• Fear
• Awe
• Veneration

Hypernyms

• Emotion

Related Words

• Reverential (adjective)
• Revere (verb)
• Reverence (verb)
• Reverent (adjective)

Meaning ²

A reverent mental attitude.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Antonyms

• Irreverence

Hypernyms

• Mental Attitude

Related Words

• Reverential (adjective)
• Revere (verb)
• Reverence (verb)
• Reverent (adjective)

Meaning ³

An act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hyponyms

• Curtsey
• Obeisance
• Bowing