Venerable

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Definitions of venerable

adjective accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

Example Sentences

A1 The venerable old man lived in a small cottage.

A2 The village church was a venerable building with a long history.

B1 The venerable professor had been teaching at the university for over 30 years.

B2 The venerable institution was respected for its long-standing tradition of excellence.

C1 The venerable leader was admired for his wisdom and experience.

C2 The venerable historian was considered an authority on ancient civilizations.

Examples of venerable in a Sentence

formal The venerable institution has been serving the community for over a century.

informal The venerable old man always has interesting stories to tell.

slang That car may look old, but it's actually quite venerable.

figurative The ancient tree stood tall and venerable, a symbol of strength and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of venerable

• past tense: venerated
• plural: venerables
• comparative: more venerable
• superlative: most venerable
• present tense: venerates
• future tense: will venerate
• perfect tense: has venerated
• continuous tense: is venerating
• singular: venerable
• positive degree: venerable
• infinitive: venerate
• gerund: venerating
• participle: venerated

Origin and Evolution of venerable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'venerable' originated from the Latin word 'venerabilis', which is derived from 'venerari' meaning 'to worship or revere'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone deserving of respect or reverence due to their age, wisdom, or character, the word 'venerable' has evolved to also denote something that is impressive or worthy of admiration.