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venerable

ve·ne·rable

UK/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ US/ˈvɛnɹəbl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

impressive by reason of age

  • “a venerable sage with white hair and beard”
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2.

profoundly honored

  • “revered holy men”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • Venerable Bede

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