venerable

CEFRC1

/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Respected because of age, character, or experience.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Ancient, antiquated or archaic.

Examples

  • Hero is a venerable title, because of the price paid.

  • The venerable business woman will participate in charity work in Africa.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Worthy of reverence.

  2. Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

  3. Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

More examples

In context

  • We looked at the venerable stream not in the vivid flush of a short day that comes and departs for ever, but in the pacific yet august light of abiding memories.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French vénérable, from Old French, from Latin venerabilis.