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Definition venerable in American English

venerable adjective

adjective
/ˈvenərəb(ə)l/
1

very old and wise or respected

Example

a portrait of a venerable white-bearded statesman

Example

one of the world's most venerable institutions

Synonyms and related words
the old the elderly Senior genius intelligent wise
1.1

very old

Example

his venerable old boat

Synonyms and related words
aged ageing age-old the old the elderly Senior
Definition venerable in American English