Definition of venerable in English:

venerable

adjective ˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)lˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)l

1Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
（因高龄、智慧、品德而）值得尊敬的
a venerable statesman
一位德高望重的政治家。
Example sentencesExamples
- The venerable Sir Walter Scott, who self-consciously wrote romances, criticized Jane Austen for not being romantic enough.
- I wait to see whether an even more venerable Caledonian diver will now come forward.
- It was a wonderful afternoon, all of us upstarts, edgy and feisty, garnering the imprimatur of the venerable professor.
- The thought of making money at the expense of these venerable institutions was hugely tempting.
- They don't have the venerable institutions and structures of the two big parties.
- But when that venerable team melted into the sunset, normal service was resumed.
- Perhaps the most venerable and prestigious general scientific journal in the world is Nature.
- Sendmail is one of the most venerable internet software packages still in widespread use.
- He was also acutely aware of being part a long and venerable exegetical tradition.
- The venerable A-level celebrates its 54th birthday this year.
- There is also a long and venerable family tradition of building and constructing.
- The police are also rediscovering the benefits of some of our more venerable instruments.
- This last factor will weigh particularly heavily with Egypt's Mubarak, now the venerable elder statesman of the Arab world.
- All of these are venerable human institutions that we recently decided to change.
- In fact, Eminem seems constitutionally incapable of partaking in hip-hop's most venerable traditions.
- Eugene, you are from the venerable Catholic tradition, which of course has been around a long time.
- Yes, I did that venerable one a favor; I did what nobody else would.
- Rather than impose preconceived plans on a venerable company with a distinct culture, he's going to listen first.
Synonyms
respected, venerated, revered, reverenced, worshipped, honoured, esteemed, hallowed, august, distinguished, acclaimed, celebrated, lionized
renowned, illustrious, glorious, legendary, famed, eminent, pre-eminent, great, elevated, prominent, notable, noted
respectable, reputable, decent, honourable, worthy, exemplary
1. 1.1 (in the Anglican Church) a title given to an archdeacon.
  尊敬的（英国国教对会吏总的尊称）
  Example sentencesExamples
  The venerable abbot is himself a traitor, while Fan Dabei, the drunken beggar, turns out to be a warrior with a mission.
  The nuptial ceremony was performed by the venerable archdeacon John Murray assisted by Dean Timothy O'Connor PP.
  The venerable church father approached the Bible as if he were sitting down to a beautifully presented, sumptuous banquet feast.
  Leading the charge against Graham was none other than Reinhold Niebuhr, the venerable professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
  For example, the venerable Everett Ferguson writes on ordination and the authority of the congregation in the early church.
2. 1.2 (in the Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a deceased person who has attained a certain degree of sanctity but has not been fully beatified or canonized.
  罗马天主教会对已达到一定圣洁程度的死去的信徒的尊称，低于福者和圣者尊敬的
  Example sentencesExamples
  The first stage is where a person is declared a Servant of God, the next is where the Church declares a person venerable.
  Lee Petty, the venerable patriarch, died on April 5 at age 86 of complications from a stomach aneurysm.
  By then, the venerable Ron Newman had given way to former U.S. national team coach Bob Gansler, but the Wizards woes continued.

Derivatives

venerability

nounvɛn(ə)rəˈbɪlɪti

Hayek wanted to provide a reason for respecting traditions that went beyond acceptance of them merely on account of their Burkean venerability.
Example sentencesExamples
- No one could be in any doubt about the venerability of the dynasty and their firm establishment on a throne rich in history.
- However, the concept's very venerability has also generated arguments that criticism should move beyond it - or that literature already has.
- I mean such things as nobility, venerability, solemnity.

venerableness

noun

In the repleteness of His venerableness, ‘His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow,’.
Example sentencesExamples
- Every thing coming to us from antiquity enjoys, according to its nature, a certain degree of venerableness.
- And about its simplicity, majesty, gravity, harmony, and venerableness, there can be but one opinion.
- The ages of these veterans ranged from fifty-nine up to the patriarchal venerableness of nearly ninety.
- History has neither the venerableness of antiquity, nor the freshness of the modern.

venerably

adverb

In fact there is no other handy appellation that so venerably distinguishes a birthday.
Example sentencesExamples
- While it won't suit every need for recording guitar in my home studio, it performs venerably in most cases.
- Born in 1961, Unsuk Chin is a relative youngster compared to Boulez, who is now (venerably) in his eighties.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin venerabilis, from the verb venerari (see venerate).

Definition of venerable in US English:

venerable

adjectiveˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)lˈven(ə)rəb(ə)l

1Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
（因高龄、智慧、品德而）值得尊敬的
a venerable statesman
一位德高望重的政治家。
Example sentencesExamples
- The venerable A-level celebrates its 54th birthday this year.
- Sendmail is one of the most venerable internet software packages still in widespread use.
- There is also a long and venerable family tradition of building and constructing.
- He was also acutely aware of being part a long and venerable exegetical tradition.
- Yes, I did that venerable one a favor; I did what nobody else would.
- All of these are venerable human institutions that we recently decided to change.
- This last factor will weigh particularly heavily with Egypt's Mubarak, now the venerable elder statesman of the Arab world.
- The thought of making money at the expense of these venerable institutions was hugely tempting.
- Perhaps the most venerable and prestigious general scientific journal in the world is Nature.
- It was a wonderful afternoon, all of us upstarts, edgy and feisty, garnering the imprimatur of the venerable professor.
- They don't have the venerable institutions and structures of the two big parties.
- Rather than impose preconceived plans on a venerable company with a distinct culture, he's going to listen first.
- Eugene, you are from the venerable Catholic tradition, which of course has been around a long time.
- The police are also rediscovering the benefits of some of our more venerable instruments.
- I wait to see whether an even more venerable Caledonian diver will now come forward.
- In fact, Eminem seems constitutionally incapable of partaking in hip-hop's most venerable traditions.
- The venerable Sir Walter Scott, who self-consciously wrote romances, criticized Jane Austen for not being romantic enough.
- But when that venerable team melted into the sunset, normal service was resumed.
Synonyms
respected, venerated, revered, reverenced, worshipped, honoured, esteemed, hallowed, august, distinguished, acclaimed, celebrated, lionized
1. 1.1 (in the Anglican Church) a title given to an archdeacon.
  尊敬的（英国国教对会吏总的尊称）
  Example sentencesExamples
  The nuptial ceremony was performed by the venerable archdeacon John Murray assisted by Dean Timothy O'Connor PP.
  The venerable church father approached the Bible as if he were sitting down to a beautifully presented, sumptuous banquet feast.
  The venerable abbot is himself a traitor, while Fan Dabei, the drunken beggar, turns out to be a warrior with a mission.
  Leading the charge against Graham was none other than Reinhold Niebuhr, the venerable professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
  For example, the venerable Everett Ferguson writes on ordination and the authority of the congregation in the early church.
2. 1.2 (in the Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a deceased person who has attained a certain degree of sanctity but has not been fully beatified or canonized.
  罗马天主教会对已达到一定圣洁程度的死去的信徒的尊称，低于福者和圣者尊敬的
  Example sentencesExamples
  The first stage is where a person is declared a Servant of God, the next is where the Church declares a person venerable.
  By then, the venerable Ron Newman had given way to former U.S. national team coach Bob Gansler, but the Wizards woes continued.
  Lee Petty, the venerable patriarch, died on April 5 at age 86 of complications from a stomach aneurysm.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin venerabilis, from the verb venerari (see venerate).

词汇	venerable
释义	Definition of venerable in English: venerable adjective ˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)lˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)l 1Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. （因高龄、智慧、品德而）值得尊敬的 a venerable statesman 一位德高望重的政治家。 Example sentencesExamples The venerable Sir Walter Scott, who self-consciously wrote romances, criticized Jane Austen for not being romantic enough. I wait to see whether an even more venerable Caledonian diver will now come forward. It was a wonderful afternoon, all of us upstarts, edgy and feisty, garnering the imprimatur of the venerable professor. The thought of making money at the expense of these venerable institutions was hugely tempting. They don't have the venerable institutions and structures of the two big parties. But when that venerable team melted into the sunset, normal service was resumed. Perhaps the most venerable and prestigious general scientific journal in the world is Nature. Sendmail is one of the most venerable internet software packages still in widespread use. He was also acutely aware of being part a long and venerable exegetical tradition. The venerable A-level celebrates its 54th birthday this year. There is also a long and venerable family tradition of building and constructing. The police are also rediscovering the benefits of some of our more venerable instruments. This last factor will weigh particularly heavily with Egypt's Mubarak, now the venerable elder statesman of the Arab world. All of these are venerable human institutions that we recently decided to change. In fact, Eminem seems constitutionally incapable of partaking in hip-hop's most venerable traditions. Eugene, you are from the venerable Catholic tradition, which of course has been around a long time. Yes, I did that venerable one a favor; I did what nobody else would. Rather than impose preconceived plans on a venerable company with a distinct culture, he's going to listen first. Synonyms respected, venerated, revered, reverenced, worshipped, honoured, esteemed, hallowed, august, distinguished, acclaimed, celebrated, lionized renowned, illustrious, glorious, legendary, famed, eminent, pre-eminent, great, elevated, prominent, notable, noted respectable, reputable, decent, honourable, worthy, exemplary 1.1 (in the Anglican Church) a title given to an archdeacon. 尊敬的（英国国教对会吏总的尊称） Example sentencesExamples The venerable abbot is himself a traitor, while Fan Dabei, the drunken beggar, turns out to be a warrior with a mission. The nuptial ceremony was performed by the venerable archdeacon John Murray assisted by Dean Timothy O'Connor PP. The venerable church father approached the Bible as if he were sitting down to a beautifully presented, sumptuous banquet feast. Leading the charge against Graham was none other than Reinhold Niebuhr, the venerable professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. For example, the venerable Everett Ferguson writes on ordination and the authority of the congregation in the early church. 1.2 (in the Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a deceased person who has attained a certain degree of sanctity but has not been fully beatified or canonized. 罗马天主教会对已达到一定圣洁程度的死去的信徒的尊称，低于福者和圣者尊敬的 Example sentencesExamples The first stage is where a person is declared a Servant of God, the next is where the Church declares a person venerable. Lee Petty, the venerable patriarch, died on April 5 at age 86 of complications from a stomach aneurysm. By then, the venerable Ron Newman had given way to former U.S. national team coach Bob Gansler, but the Wizards woes continued. Derivatives venerability nounvɛn(ə)rəˈbɪlɪti Hayek wanted to provide a reason for respecting traditions that went beyond acceptance of them merely on account of their Burkean venerability. Example sentencesExamples No one could be in any doubt about the venerability of the dynasty and their firm establishment on a throne rich in history. However, the concept's very venerability has also generated arguments that criticism should move beyond it - or that literature already has. I mean such things as nobility, venerability, solemnity. venerableness noun In the repleteness of His venerableness, ‘His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow,’. Example sentencesExamples Every thing coming to us from antiquity enjoys, according to its nature, a certain degree of venerableness. And about its simplicity, majesty, gravity, harmony, and venerableness, there can be but one opinion. The ages of these veterans ranged from fifty-nine up to the patriarchal venerableness of nearly ninety. History has neither the venerableness of antiquity, nor the freshness of the modern. venerably adverb In fact there is no other handy appellation that so venerably distinguishes a birthday. Example sentencesExamples While it won't suit every need for recording guitar in my home studio, it performs venerably in most cases. Born in 1961, Unsuk Chin is a relative youngster compared to Boulez, who is now (venerably) in his eighties. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin venerabilis, from the verb venerari (see venerate). Definition of venerable in US English: venerable adjectiveˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)lˈven(ə)rəb(ə)l 1Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. （因高龄、智慧、品德而）值得尊敬的 a venerable statesman 一位德高望重的政治家。 Example sentencesExamples The venerable A-level celebrates its 54th birthday this year. Sendmail is one of the most venerable internet software packages still in widespread use. There is also a long and venerable family tradition of building and constructing. He was also acutely aware of being part a long and venerable exegetical tradition. Yes, I did that venerable one a favor; I did what nobody else would. All of these are venerable human institutions that we recently decided to change. This last factor will weigh particularly heavily with Egypt's Mubarak, now the venerable elder statesman of the Arab world. The thought of making money at the expense of these venerable institutions was hugely tempting. Perhaps the most venerable and prestigious general scientific journal in the world is Nature. It was a wonderful afternoon, all of us upstarts, edgy and feisty, garnering the imprimatur of the venerable professor. They don't have the venerable institutions and structures of the two big parties. Rather than impose preconceived plans on a venerable company with a distinct culture, he's going to listen first. Eugene, you are from the venerable Catholic tradition, which of course has been around a long time. The police are also rediscovering the benefits of some of our more venerable instruments. I wait to see whether an even more venerable Caledonian diver will now come forward. In fact, Eminem seems constitutionally incapable of partaking in hip-hop's most venerable traditions. The venerable Sir Walter Scott, who self-consciously wrote romances, criticized Jane Austen for not being romantic enough. But when that venerable team melted into the sunset, normal service was resumed. Synonyms respected, venerated, revered, reverenced, worshipped, honoured, esteemed, hallowed, august, distinguished, acclaimed, celebrated, lionized 1.1 (in the Anglican Church) a title given to an archdeacon. 尊敬的（英国国教对会吏总的尊称） Example sentencesExamples The nuptial ceremony was performed by the venerable archdeacon John Murray assisted by Dean Timothy O'Connor PP. The venerable church father approached the Bible as if he were sitting down to a beautifully presented, sumptuous banquet feast. The venerable abbot is himself a traitor, while Fan Dabei, the drunken beggar, turns out to be a warrior with a mission. Leading the charge against Graham was none other than Reinhold Niebuhr, the venerable professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. For example, the venerable Everett Ferguson writes on ordination and the authority of the congregation in the early church. 1.2 (in the Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a deceased person who has attained a certain degree of sanctity but has not been fully beatified or canonized. 罗马天主教会对已达到一定圣洁程度的死去的信徒的尊称，低于福者和圣者尊敬的 Example sentencesExamples The first stage is where a person is declared a Servant of God, the next is where the Church declares a person venerable. By then, the venerable Ron Newman had given way to former U.S. national team coach Bob Gansler, but the Wizards woes continued. Lee Petty, the venerable patriarch, died on April 5 at age 86 of complications from a stomach aneurysm. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin venerabilis, from the verb venerari (see venerate).
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