venerational


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ven·er·a·tion

 (vĕn′ə-rā′shən)
n.
1. A feeling of profound respect or reverence: an object held in veneration. See Synonyms at honor.
2. The act of venerating: displayed their veneration of the saint with a procession.
ven′er·a′tion·al adj.
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venerational

adjective
Feeling or showing reverence:
reverent, reverential, worshipful.
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