Synonyms of veneration

veneration

noun

as in reverence

a feeling or act of great respect, admiration, or devotion

Holy relics are often objects of veneration.

They regarded the surrealist painters of the 20th century avant-garde movement with great veneration.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reverence
• adoration
• worship
• honor
• praise
• interest
• enthusiasm
• admiration
• deference
• homage
• affection
• idolatry
• adulation
• approbation
• love
• use
• infatuation
• worshiping
• approval
• fondness
• worshipping
• acclamation
• respect
• deification
• relish
• partiality
• props
• taste
• preference
• devotion
• delight
• regard
• glorification
• appreciation
• liking
• wonderment
• lionization
• hero worship
• amazement
• enjoyment
• like
• wonder
• appetite
• awe
• shine
• idolization
• fancy
• esteem
• passion
• attachment
• estimation
• prejudice
• bias
• favor
• account

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contempt
• condemnation
• scorn
• disdain
• disapproval
• disregard
• disgust
• distaste
• aversion
• opprobrium
• dislike
• disinclination
• indignation
• dis
• hatred
• discourtesy
• diss
• disfavor
• disappointment
• insolence
• discontent
• impudence
• rudeness
• repugnance
• disillusionment
• unhappiness
• revulsion
• impertinence
• repulsion
• loathing
• hate
• disenchantment
• incivility
• displeasure
• nausea
• detestation
• disliking
• antipathy
• inconsideration
• inconsiderateness
• dissatisfaction
• impoliteness
• abomination
• disrespectfulness
• ungraciousness
• impertinency
• discourteousness
• disgruntlement
• deprecation

Examples of veneration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Of course, this site of veneration seems strange nowadays, given the allegations of abuse that have surrounded Jackson for some time. —Kito Nedo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024

But today’s display of veneration on the podium was hardly the first time Biles has acknowledged Andrade’s talent and accomplishments. —Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Aug. 2024

Kahlo is depicted almost as a folk art icon, a righteous image intended for private veneration and small enough to be held in the hands. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024

During this veneration, priests will typically recite the Reproaches, a set of original Latin prayers that aim to make parishioners more aware of the sacrifice Christ made for them, according to Catholic Online. —Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024