reverence
definition
a deep respect for someone or something
example
The children listened to the elder's stories with great reverence, understanding the wisdom he imparted.
synonyms
respectadmirationesteem
word origin — The word 'reverence' originates from the Latin 'reverentia', meaning 'awe' or 'respect', which comes from 'revereri', meaning 'to stand in awe of' or 'to respect'.