Reverence – Deep respect for someone or something

(Pronounced rev-er-uhns)

To remember the definition of the word reverence, use the following mnemonic:

The reverend jumped over the fence (reverence) and crashed to the ground but no one laughed out of deep respect for her.

Examples of reverence in a sentence

At her funeral, hundreds of soldiers paid reverence to their fallen commander.

Everyone was shocked when the criminal treated the elderly woman with reverence and helped her cross the road.

Her artwork shows her great reverence for nature.