reverence — deep respect for someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: deep respect for someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrevərəns/
Example Sentences
- The chef prepared the expensive truffle with such reverence, you'd think it was made of gold.
- Students are expected to show reverence during the graduation ceremony.
- His reverence for his smartphone was so extreme that he built a tiny shrine for it.
reverence
NOUN[/ˈrevərəns/]
deep respect for someone or something
Pilgrims bow in deep reverence before the ancient mountain shrine at dawn.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reverentia' meaning 'awe' or 'respect', derived from 'revereri' meaning 'to stand in awe of' or 'to fear'.
Breakdown
re- (back) + vereri (to fear/respect) + -ence (noun suffix) = reverence
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📝Examples
“The chef prepared the expensive truffle with such reverence, you'd think it was made of gold.”
“Students are expected to show reverence during the graduation ceremony.”
“His reverence for his smartphone was so extreme that he built a tiny shrine for it.”
“The ancient temple was treated with great reverence by all visitors.”
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