The difference between Admiration and Reverence

When used as nouns, admiration means a positive emotion including wonder and approbation, whereas reverence means veneration.


Reverence is also verb with the meaning: to show reverence to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Admiration and Reverence

  1. Admiration as a noun:

    A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

    Examples:

    "'admiration of a war hero"

    "They looked at the landscape in admiration."

  2. Admiration as a noun (obsolete):

    Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

  3. Admiration as a noun (obsolete):

    Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

  1. Reverence as a noun:

    Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

  2. Reverence as a noun:

    An act of showing respect, such as a bow.

  3. Reverence as a noun:

    The state of being revered.

  4. Reverence as a noun:

    A form of address for some members of the clergy.

    Examples:

    "your reverence"

  5. Reverence as a noun:

    That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.

  1. Reverence as a verb:

    To show reverence to.