'Veneration' definitions:
Definition of 'veneration'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Veneration'
From: GCIDE
- Veneration \Ven`er*a"tion\, n. [L. veneratio: cf. F. v['e]n['e]ration.] The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentiment excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations. [1913 Webster]
- We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See Reverence. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'veneration'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- admiration,
- adoration,
- apotheosis,
- appreciation,
- approbation,
- approval,
- awe,
- breathless adoration,
- churchgoing,
- co-worship,
- conformity,
- consideration,
- courtesy,
- cult,
- cultism,
- cultus,
- deference,
- deification,
- devotedness,
- devotion,
- devoutness,
- dulia,
- dutifulness,
- duty,
- esteem,
- estimation,
- exaggerated respect,
- faith,
- faithfulness,
- favor,
- great respect,
- hero worship,
- high regard,
- homage,
- honor,
- hyperdulia,
- idolatry,
- idolization,
- latria,
- love of God,
- observance,
- pietism,
- piety,
- piousness,
- prestige,
- prostration,
- regard,
- religion,
- religionism,
- religiousness,
- respect,
- reverence,
- reverential regard,
- theism,
- transcendent wonder,
- worship,
- worshipfulness,
- worshiping