venerativeadj.
rare.
Of the nature of, inclined or disposed to, veneration.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > reverence > [adjective]
worshipful1357
reverenta1382
reverend1449
reverencing1573
reverentiala1575
venerate1592
venerable1613
revering1639
venerating1663
venerant1846
venerational1854
venerative1860
1860 W. J. C. Muir Pagan or Christian? 37 A venerative love for the teachings of the Christian Faith.
1862 All the Year Round 27 Sept. 61/1 I for one, when a venerative youth, have felt a thrill of joy at being kindly nodded to over a bumper by some distinguished personage.
Derivatives
ˈvenerativeness n.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > respect > reverence > [noun] > reverent quality
worshipfulnessc1390
reverendness1549
reverentness1584
venerativeness1829
reverentiality1835
reverentialness1846
1829 T. Hook Bank to Barnes 104 They found the Organ of Venerativeness strongly developed.
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