n. A feeling of mingled awe, respect, and admiration; veneration; esteem heightened by awe, as of a superior; reverent regard; especially, such a feeling toward deity.n. The outward manifestation of reverent feeling; respect, esteem, or honor, as shown by conduct. See to do reverence, below.n. An act or token of reverence.n. The use of a phrase indicating respect. See save your reverence, below.n. Reverend character; worthiness of respect and esteem.n. Hence With a possessive personal pronoun, a title of respect, applied particularly to a clergyman.n. Precedence; preëminence.n. =Syn, 1. Awe, Veneration, Reverence. Reverence is nearly equivalent to veneration, but expresses something less of the same emotion. It differs from awe in that it is not akin to the feeling of fear, dread, or terror, while also implying a certain amount of love or affection. We feel reverence for a parent and for an upright magistrate, but we stand in awe of a tyrant.To regard with reverence; look upon with awe and esteem; respect deeply; venerate.To do reverence to: treat with respect; pay respect to; specifically, to salute with a reverence, bow, or obeisance.Synonyms Worship, Revere, etc. See adore.