venerable

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IPA /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/

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Adjective

venerable adjective

Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
Worthy of reverence.
Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

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aged dated hoary honorable respectable revered honourable old august elderly famous respectful veteran time-honoured vulnerable respected esteemed hallowed

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beatified beatification bede thera intercession sainthood archdeacon heroic miracle canonized cluny canonization

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