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- Dictionaryvenerable/ˈvɛn(ə)rəbl/
adjective
- 1. accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character: "a venerable statesman"
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Learn the meaning of venerable, an adjective that describes something or someone deserving of respect, honor, or veneration. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
Venerable means deserving respect because of age, high position, or religious or historical importance. It can also be a title for some religious figures. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its translations.
Venerable definition: commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character. See examples of VENERABLE used in a sentence.
Venerable means worthy of respect or reverence because of age, dignity, character, or position. It can also refer to something old or impressive because of historical or religious associations. See usage, pronunciation, and related words.
To be venerable is to be admired and respected because of your status or age. You become venerable by achieving great things or just by living long enough. The adjective venerable means "admired" and "respected" — it should describe how you feel about old folks and bosses, for example.
Venerable means worthy of respect or reverence, especially by age, dignity, character, or position. It can also refer to a title for a person in the Roman Catholic Church or the Anglican Church. See synonyms, translations, and examples of venerable.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adjective venerable, which means old, important, wise, etc. and is used before a noun. Also find out the special titles of venerable in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.
