adj. Function: adjective
1 deserving to be venerated usually by reason of prolonged testing (as of character) FF1C; a venerable judge with an impressive knowledge of the law FF1E;
Synonyms: patriarchal, revered, reverend, reverential; compare HONORABLE 1
Related Words: dignified, imposing, stately; admirable, estimable; honored, reverenced; worshipful; sacred
Antonyms: unvenerable
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Synonyms: ANCIENT 1, aged, age-old, antediluvian, antique, hoary, Noachian, old, timeworn
Related Words: elderly; patriarchal, reverenced, reverend, venerated
Contrasted Words: contemporary, current; fresh, inexperienced, new, untried, unused