venerable

adjective
UK: /ˈvenərəbəl/
US: /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

  1. Respected because of age or long experience.

    1. He is a venerable leader of our group, everyone listen to him.
    2. The venerable professor emeritus still attends departmental seminars, sharing insights.

  2. Deserving respect because of importance, age, or impressive qualities.

    1. The venerable old church stood on the hill for centuries.
    2. Our town has a venerable history, filled with stories of courage and innovation.

Synonyms

revered esteemed aged dignified

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "venerable" in English means: Respected because of age or long experience., Deserving respect because of importance, age, or impressive qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "venerable" is /ˈvenərəbəl/ in British English and /ˈvɛnərəbəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "venerable": revered, esteemed, aged, dignified.

Example usage of "venerable": "He is a venerable leader of our group, everyone listen to him.". More examples on the page.