Word Definition

Reverence

  1. That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
  2. The act of revering; a token of respect or veneration; an obeisance.
  3. A person entitled to be revered; -- a title applied to priests or other ministers with the pronouns his or your; sometimes poetically to a father.
  4. To regard or treat with reverence; to regard with respect and affection mingled with fear; to venerate.
  5. Profound respect and esteem mingled with fear and affection, as for a holy being or place; the disposition to revere; veneration.