venerable

Describes someone or something that is respected and admired because of age, wisdom, or historical importance.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что уважают и почитают за возраст, мудрость или историческую значимость.esDescribe a alguien o algo que es respetado y honrado por su edad, sabiduría o importancia histórica.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui inspire le respect et la considération en raison de son âge, de sa sagesse ou de son importance historique.deBezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, das aufgrund von Alter, Weisheit, Verdiensten oder historischer Bedeutung Respekt und Verehrung genießt.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que é respeitado e reverenciado pela idade, sabedoria, caráter ou significado histórico.zh形容某人或某物因年高、智慧或历史重要性而受到尊敬和敬重。arصفة تُطلق على من يُوقَّر ويُحترم بسبب تقدُّمه في العمر أو حكمته أو مكانته التاريخية أو الدينية. وتُستخدم أيضاً لوصف الأشياء ذات القِدَم والمكانة المعتبرة.

1. Impressive due to age C1 formal

   Commanding respect because of great age, long history, or ancient origins.

   • The venerable oak tree has stood in the village square for centuries.
   • They visited a venerable cathedral built in the 12th century.
   • The venerable institution has educated generations of students.

   ruПочтенныйesVenerable por antigüedadfrVénérable (impressionnant par l'ancienneté)deEhrwürdigptVenerávelzh令人肃然起敬的古老arموقّر

   Synonyms: agedancientantiquehoaryimmemorialoldtime-honoredtimeworn

   Antonyms: callowimmatureinexperiencedjuvenilenewnovicerawunsophisticatedyoungyouthful

2. Profoundly honored C1 formal

   Deeply respected and revered, often due to wisdom, character, or high status.

   • The venerable professor was awarded a lifetime achievement prize.
   • A venerable leader addressed the assembly with great humility.
   • The community paid tribute to its venerable elders.

   ruГлубокоуважаемыйesVenerable (profundamente honrado)frprofondément honorédeHochverehrtptVenerávelzh德高望重arمُوقَّر

   Synonyms: augustdistinguishedesteemedhonoredrespectedrevered

   Antonyms: contemptibledespicabledishonoreddisreputableignoble

• more venerable comparative form
• most venerable superlative form