venerable
ven·er·a·ble (v
n
r--bl)
adj.
1. Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.
2. Worthy of reverence, especially by religious or historical association: venerable relics.
3. Venerable Abbr. Ven. or V.
a. Roman Catholic Church Used as a form of address for a person who has reached the first stage of canonization.
b. Used as a form of address for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church or the Episcopal Church.
vener·a·ble·ness, ven
er·a·bili·ty n.
vener·a·bly adv.
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| Adj. | 1. | venerable – impressive by reason of age; “a venerable sage with white hair and beard”
old – (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; “his mother is very old”; “a ripe old age”; “how old are you?”
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| 2. | venerable – profoundly honored; “revered holy men”
honourable, honorable – worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; “an honorable man”; “led an honorable life”; “honorable service to his country”
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