reverence
Definitions
Deep respect for someone or something.
A gesture of respect, such as a bow or curtsy.
Examples
The students showed great reverence for their teacher by listening intently to every word.
Many cultures hold the ancient forest in deep reverence, treating it as a sacred space.
He spoke of his grandfather with such reverence that everyone in the room fell silent.
Synonyms
Antonyms
contempt disdain disrespect scorn mockery irreverence scornfulness