Vĕn'er-ā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. vénération, Sp. veneracion, It. venerazione, Lat. veneratio.] The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentiment excited by the dignity or superiority of a person, or by sacredness of character, and with regard to place, by its consecration to sacred services.

We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in a regular and illustrious course of virtue. Addison.

Synonyms—Awe; reverence; dread. See AWE.