Definition of VENERATION

veneration

Plural: venerations

Noun

  • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
    • "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"
  • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
  • The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
  • Profound reverence, respect or awe.
  • Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.

Scrabble Score: 13

veneration: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
veneration: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
veneration: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

veneration: valid Words With Friends Word