venerable

/'venərəbl/

Thân thiện

The venerable professor shared his wisdom with the students.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Deserving great respect or reverence, especially because of age, wisdom, or character: Used to describe a person or institution that is accorded high esteem, often due to long service, dignity, or historical importance.
   • Impressive or dignified because of age or historical associations: Used to describe objects, buildings, or traditions that are old and command respect.

Examples of Usage

• Describing a person:

  • The venerable professor had taught at the university for over fifty years.
  • She is a venerable leader in the community, known for her wisdom and fairness.

• Describing an institution or object:

  • The venerable oak tree had stood in the town square for centuries.
  • They visited the venerable library, founded in the 17th century.

Advanced Usage

• Ecclesiastical Title: In some Christian churches, "Venerable" is a formal title given to a deceased person recognized for having lived a heroically virtuous life, a stage in the process of canonization.
  • The Venerable Bede is an important saint and scholar from early English history.
• Used with irony or humor: Sometimes used to describe something old but not necessarily respected in a serious way.
  • My venerable old car finally broke down beyond repair.

Variants and Related Words

• Venerate (verb): To regard with great respect or reverence.
  • Many venerate the ancient traditions.
• Veneration (noun): Great respect or reverence.
  • The statue is an object of deep veneration.

Synonyms

• Revered: Deeply respected and admired.
• Esteemed: Held in high regard.
• Venerated: Regarded with great respect.
• August: Respected and impressive.

Antonyms

• Disreputable: Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
• Ignoble: Not honorable in character or purpose.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• A venerable tradition: A long-standing custom that is highly respected.
  • The ceremony is a venerable tradition at this school.
• Of venerable age: A formal way to say something is very old.
  • The manuscript is of venerable age and must be handled carefully.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. profoundly honored
   • revered holy men
2. impressive by reason of age
   • a venerable sage with white hair and beard

Từ đồng nghĩa

• august
• revered