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venerable
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ven·er·a·ble  (vnr--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, vener·a·bili·ty n.
vener·a·bly adv.

venerable
Adjective
1. (of a person) entitled to respect because of great age or wisdom
2. (of an object) impressive because it is old or important historically
3. RC Church a title given to a dead person who is going to be declared a saint
4. Church of England a title given to an archdeacon [Latin venerari to venerate]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.venerablevenerable - 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?"
2.venerablevenerable - 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"

venerable
adjective respected, august, sage, revered, honoured, wise, esteemed, reverenced
Translations
venerable [ˈvɛnərəbl] adjvénérable
venerable [ˈvɛnərəbl] adjehrwürdig;
(Rel) → hochwürdig
venerable [ˈvɛnərəbl] adjvenerabile


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