Adjective: venerating 've-nu,rey-ting
- Feeling or manifesting veneration
"The venerating crowd bowed as the religious leader passed by";
- respectful, reverential
- Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed, exalted or be in awe of
"We venerate genius";
- reverence, fear, revere
See also: reverent
Type of: esteem, prize, respect, value
Encyclopedia: Venerate