Word
veneration
Phoneticsven·er·a·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌvɛnɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/vˌɛnəɹˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. a feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something. You use this when you think someone is very important or holy.
n. a feeling of deep respect and admiration, often directed toward a person or thing considered holy or highly esteemed.
Examples
“The local community showed great veneration for the old temple.”
“The young scholar's veneration for the ancient texts led him to spend years studying their original manuscripts.”
“While the public expressed veneration for the retired general, his private life remained a subject of intense scrutiny and debate among historians.”
Examples
simple
“The local community showed great veneration for the old temple.”
contextual
“The young scholar's veneration for the ancient texts led him to spend years studying their original manuscripts.”
complex
“While the public expressed veneration for the retired general, his private life remained a subject of intense scrutiny and debate among historians.”
Etymology
From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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