religio

/rɛlɪˈdʒɔɪəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sense or feeling of reverence or awe for something considered sacred or of great importance.

“The pilgrims felt a deep religio for the ancient temple they were visiting.”

2. noun

a feeling of reverence or awe for something considered beautiful or of great excellence.

“The poet’s religio for nature inspired his beautiful descriptions of the landscape.”

Synonyms

  • awe
  • reverence

Antonyms

  • contempt
  • disdain