(n.) The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations.

admiration adoration apotheosis appreciation approbation approval awe breathless adoration churchgoing co-worship conformity consideration courtesy cult cultism cultus deference deification devotedness devotion devoutness dulia dutifulness duty esteem estimation exaggerated respect faith faithfulness favor great respect hero worship high regard homage honor hyperdulia idolatry idolization latria love of God observance pietism piety piousness prestige prostration regard religion religionism religiousness respect reverence reverential regard theism transcendent wonder worship worshipfulness worshiping