Veneratingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that conveys profound respect or homage toward an individual or idea
2. Executed with a deep sense of reverence and high regard for someone or something esteemed
3. In a manner showing great reverence and admiration towards a person or concept

Etymology: "Veneratingly" is an inflected form, built from the adjective "venerating," the present participle of "venerate." The adverb itself is formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to "venerating," so it means "in a venerating manner." "Venerate" comes from the Latin "venerari," meaning "to worship, revere, or regard with awe," a verb related to "venus" (in the sense of charm or loveliness) and "venia" (favour or grace). English borrowed the verb in the early 1600s, and its present participle "venerating" followed as a standard form of the verb.

Synonyms: reverently, admiringly

Antonyms: disrespectfully, contemptuously