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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position.
She was a venerable woman who helped thousands of people through her work with the charity.- synonyms:
- august, matriarchal, patriarchal
- similar words:
- admirable, distinguished, eminent, noble, respectable, sacred
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| definition 2: |
deserving respect or attention because of historical or religious importance.
a venerable church- synonyms:
- hallowed, sacred
- similar words:
- historic, holy, sacrosanct, time-honored
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| related words: |
antique, awful, creditable, grand, old, proud, sacred, stately |
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| derivations: |
venerably (adv.), venerability (n.), venerableness (n.) |
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