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- [ven-er-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɛn ər ə bəl/
- /ˈven.ər.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ven-er-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɛn ər ə bəl/
Definitions of venerable word
- adjective venerable commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress. 1
- adjective venerable a title for someone proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church to have attained the first degree of sanctity or of an Anglican archdeacon. 1
- adjective venerable (of places, buildings, etc.) hallowed by religious, historic, or other lofty associations: the venerable halls of the abbey. 1
- adjective venerable impressive or interesting because of age, antique appearance, etc.: a venerable oak tree. 1
- adjective venerable extremely old or obsolete; ancient: a venerable automobile. 1
- noun venerable a venerable person. 1
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Origin of venerable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin venerābilis, equivalent to venerā(rī) to venerate + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Venerable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
venerable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
venerable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for venerable
adj venerable
- age-old — An age-old story, tradition, or problem has existed for many generations or centuries.
- aged — You use aged followed by a number to say how old someone is.
- antediluvian — Antediluvian things are old or old-fashioned.
- antiquarian — Antiquarian means concerned with old and rare objects.
adjective venerable
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- dignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
- elderly — (of a person) old or aging.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- meritable — Deserving of reward.
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