ve
ne
ra
ble
Comparative
more venerable
Superlative
most venerable
1
worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character
- She sought guidance from the venerable monk, known for his wisdom and compassion.
- The venerable professor had been teaching at the university for over fifty years.
- He was honored to meet the venerable elder, who had witnessed many changes in their lifetime.
- The venerable scholar was widely regarded as an authority in his field of study.
- He sought solace in the teachings of the venerable sage, whose words resonated deeply with him.
2
worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged
- The venerable oak tree in the park remained impressive by reason of enduring over two centuries of seasons.
- Tourists marvel at the venerable redwood towering impressively due to over 500 years of growth.
- Residents take pride in their town's venerable landmarks impressively enduring a century or more since erection.