venerable

Definitions

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Conveying an impression of aged dignity and historical importance.

A title given to a person of a high religious rank, especially in the Roman Catholic Church.

Examples

The venerable professor was honored for his fifty years of dedicated service to the university.

We visited the venerable cathedral, which has stood at the heart of the city for over eight centuries.

Synonyms

respected honored revered esteemed dignified aged venerated

Antonyms

disrespected dishonored young unworthy contemptible new insignificant