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Meaning of venerable
Showing respect because of age, character, or achievements.
Etymology of venerable
The word "venerable" comes from the Latin "venerabilis", meaning "worthy of reverence" or "deserving respect", which is derived from the verb "venerari", meaning "to reverence" or "to worship".
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe people or things that are worthy of respect, admiration, or reverence.
Synonyms
respected
esteemed
honored
revered
admired
exalted
dignified
noble
illustrious
distinguished
celebrated
famous
renowned
notable
notable
venerational
awe-inspiring
impressive
grand
majestic
imposing
stately
dignified
majestic
glorious
splendid
magnificent
impressive
awesome
revered
venerated
idolized
worshiped
deified
glorified
sanctified
hallowed
blessed
sacred
saintly
godly
divine
heavenly
sublime
transcendent
superior
exceptional
outstanding
extraordinary
remarkable
notable
preeminent
prominent
eminent
illustrious
distinguished
notable
honored
revered
respected
time-honored
traditional
classic
age-old
antiquated
ancient
old
hoary
venerable
gray
white-haired
aged
elderly
senior
mature
seasoned
experienced
wise
sage
discerning
perceptive
astute
shrewd
intelligent
knowledgeable
erudite
learned
scholarly
academic
cultured
refined
sophisticated
elegant
gracious
courteous
polite
civil
decorous
proper
seemly
decent
respectable
reputable
trustworthy
reliable
faithful
loyal
dedicated
devoted
committed
steadfast
unwavering
unshakeable
unshakable
firm
resolute
determined
decided
fixed
set
settled
confirmed
established
recognized
accepted
acknowledged
admitted
approved
endorsed
sanctioned
authorized
legitimate
authentic
genuine
real
true
actual
factual
actualized
realized
actual
existent
existing
present
current
contemporary
modern
up-to-date
updated
fresh
new
novel
original
creative
imaginative
innovative
inventive
pioneering
groundbreaking
trailblazing
Definitions
- Showing respect because of age, character, or achievements
- Giving a feeling of respect and admiration because of being old or having a lot of experience
- (Of a person) respected and honored because of being old or having a lot of experience
- (Of a thing) respected and honored because of being old or having been in existence for a long time
Usage Examples
- The venerable professor had spent decades teaching and mentoring students.
- The venerable old church had been a landmark in the town for centuries.
- The company's venerable CEO had led the company to greatness over the years.
- The venerable judge was known for his fairness and wisdom.
Antonyms
disreputable
disrespected
despised
hated
loathed
despisable
contemptible
unworthy
unrespectable
untrustworthy
unfaithful
disloyal
undependable
untrustable
unreliable
unfaithless
dishonest
deceitful
corrupt
crooked
unscrupulous
shameless
scandalous
infamous
notorious
odious
abhorrent
detestable
abominable
execrable
reprehensible
blameworthy
culpable
guilty
wrong
improper
unseemly
indecent
unbecoming
unbefitting
unsuitable
inappropriate
unfitting
unworthy
undeserving
unmerited
unjustified
unfounded
base
vile
vilest
worst
terrible
atrocious
heinous
egregious
flagrant
glaring
gross
blatant
unconscionable
inexcusable
indefensible
unacceptable
intolerable
insufferable
insupportable