Venerative

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnərətɪv/

Definitions of venerative

noun a person who venerates or respects someone or something deeply

Example Sentences

A1 I have a venerative attitude towards my grandparents.

A2 The venerative ceremony was held to honor the fallen soldiers.

B1 The venerative rituals of the indigenous tribe were fascinating to observe.

B2 The venerative practices of the ancient civilization were deeply ingrained in their culture.

C1 His venerative approach to leadership earned him respect and admiration from his team.

C2 The venerative traditions of the royal family were upheld with great pomp and ceremony.

adjective showing or characterized by veneration (respect or awe)

Example Sentences

A1 She showed venerative respect towards her elders.

A2 The students displayed venerative behavior during the ceremony.

B1 The venerative attitude towards the historical monument was evident in the tour guide's speech.

B2 The venerative rituals performed by the tribe were a sight to behold.

C1 His venerative admiration for the artist was apparent in his detailed analysis of the artwork.

C2 The venerative tribute paid to the fallen soldiers was a moving and solemn ceremony.

Examples of venerative in a Sentence

formal The venerative ceremony honored the contributions of the founding members.

informal The venerative event was a touching tribute to our elders.

slang I'm feeling venerative towards my grandparents today.

figurative His venerative attitude towards tradition was evident in his every action.

Grammatical Forms of venerative

past tense

venerated

plural

veneratives

comparative

more venerative

superlative

most venerative

present tense

venerate

future tense

will venerate

perfect tense

have venerated

continuous tense

is venerating

singular

venerative

positive degree

venerative

infinitive

to venerate

gerund

venerating

participle

venerated

Origin and Evolution of venerative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'venerative' originated from the Latin word 'venerari', meaning to worship or revere.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'venerative' has come to be used to describe something that inspires reverence or respect, often in a religious or ceremonial context.