venerable
pronunciation
How to pronounce venerable in British English:
UK [ˈvenərəbl]
How to pronounce venerable in American English:
US [ˈvɛnərəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- impressive by reason of age
- profoundly honored
Word Origin
- venerable (adj.)
- early 15c., "worthy of respect," from Old French venerable and directly from Latin venerabilis "worthy of reverence or respect," from venerari "to worship, revere" (see veneration). As a title, used in reference to ecclesiastics (in the Anglican church, specifically of archdeacons) or those who had obtained the first degree of canonization. Related: Venerably; venerability.
Example
- 1. In australia , myer is a venerable department-store chain .
- 2. The writings of the venerable origen were among his favorite targets .
- 3. And suddenly everyone will discover that the venerable emperor has no clothes .
- 4. Among the world 's oldest portraits are ancient roman busts of venerable senators .
- 5. An ancient and venerable chinese custom , with chinese people to introduce me .