Venerable

Meaning

deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Example Sentences

The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.

The venerable professor was admired by generations of students.

Synonyms

respected, revered, esteemed, honored

Entry 1

respected, revered, esteemed, honored

Entry 2

respected, esteemed, honored, revered

Antonyms

disrespected, dishonored, despised, scorned, insignificant

Entry 1

disrespected, dishonored, despised, scorned

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disrespected, dishonored, insignificant

Collocations

venerable institution, venerable tradition, venerable elder, venerable sage, venerable leader

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venerable institution, venerable tradition, venerable elder, venerable sage

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venerable institution, venerable tradition, venerable leader