Definition
Showing deep respect and admiration, often mixed with awe or wonder, especially toward something considered sacred or worthy of honor. It describes an attitude of humble respectfulness.
Etymology
From Latin 'reverens,' present participle of 'revereri' meaning 'to stand in awe of,' from 're-' (back) + 'vereri' (to fear or respect). The word evolved from fearful respect to encompass loving admiration and humble acknowledgment.
Kelly Says
Reverence is psychologically fascinating because it combines humility with elevation—we simultaneously feel smaller and uplifted. This emotion is crucial for mental health because it connects us to values and experiences larger than ourselves, providing meaning and reducing the anxiety that comes from excessive self-focus.
Translations
ARالعربية
مؤتمن
moo-tah-man
BNবাংলা
সম্মানজনক
soh-mah-nah-joh-nok
CSČeština
úctivý
ooch-TEE-vee
DADansk
ærbødigt
AY-er-bay-deegt
DEDeutsch
ehrfürchtig
AY-er-furk-tihg
ELΕλληνικά
σεβασμός
seh-vah-smohs
ESEspañol
reverente
reh-veh-REHN-teh
FISuomi
kunnioittava
koon-nee-oh-tah-vah
FRFrançais
respectueux
reh-spehk-TOO-eh
HIहिन्दी
आदरपूर्ण
AH-dahr-poor-n
HUMagyar
tisztelgő
tees-tel-goh
IDBahasa Indonesia
sopan
soh-pahn
ITItaliano
riverente
ree-veh-REHN-teh
MSBahasa Melayu
sopan
soh-pahn
NLNederlands
eerbiedig
AY-er-bee-dehg
NONorsk
ærbødig
AY-er-bay-deeg
PLPolski
szanowny
shah-NOH-vnee
PTPortuguês
reverente
reh-veh-REHN-teh
RORomână
reverențios
reh-veh-REHN-see-ohs
RUРусский
почтительный
pohch-TEE-tee-veel-ny
SVSvenska
ärbödig
AY-er-bay-deeg
TAதமிழ்
மரியாதை
mah-ree-ah-thai
TEతెలుగు
గౌరవప్రదం
goh-rah-vah-prah-dahm
TRTürkçe
saygılı
sah-ee-LEE
UKУкраїнська
поважний
poh-VAHZH-nee
URاردو
عزت مند
ahz-tah mehnd
VITiếng Việt
tôn trọng
tohn trohng