Definition of Veneration

great respect or awe for another

Examples of Veneration in a sentence

The parishioner’s veneration for her priest came off as not only respect but also blind devotion.  🔊

In awe of the painter’s abilities, the fellow artist had a great deal of veneration for his idol’s work.  🔊

Because she raised him as a single parent, Brian had both admiration and veneration for his awe-inspiring mother.  🔊

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