VENERABLE


Meaning of VENERABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ venərəb(ə)l ]

1.

A venerable person deserves respect because they are old and wise.

...a venerable old man with white hair.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

Something that is venerable is impressive because it is old or important historically.

May Day has become a venerable institution...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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