reverence
noun/ˈrɛvərəns/
Frequency rank: #10,421 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
deep respect and admiration, often mixed with awe.
Example sentence
The students bowed their heads in reverence during the opening ceremony.
Synonyms & related words
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