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
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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."
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Admiration as a noun (obsolete):
Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).
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Admiration as a noun (obsolete):
Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.
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Reverence as a noun:
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
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Reverence as a noun:
An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
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Reverence as a noun:
The state of being revered.
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Reverence as a noun:
A form of address for some members of the clergy.
Examples:
"your reverence"
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Reverence as a noun:
That which deserves or exacts manifestations of reverence; reverend character; dignity; state.
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Reverence as a verb:
To show reverence to.