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venerable

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Learn the meaning of venerable with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

venerable

(adjective)

Meaning

worthy of respect due to age

Example

"The venerable professor was admired for his decades of knowledge and experience."

Synonyms

respectableesteemedrevered

Antonyms

disrespectedcontemptibleundignified

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'venerabilis', meaning deserving of respect.
Related word forms
  • noun: veneration
  • adjective: venerable