Category:Veneration

Ven`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [l. veneratio: cf. F. vénération.]

Defn: the act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the Highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a Feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority Of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred Services, or by hallowed associations. We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in Regular and illustrious course of virtue. Addison.

Syn. -- awe; reverence; respect. See reverence.