venerable

About 2.54 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
2. adjective Worthy of reverence.
3. adjective Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
4. adjective Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.
5. adjective Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

Similar words

revered honourable old honorable august elderly famous respectful respectable veteran

Often followed by

and old bede father man age in friend bishop

Word family

venerabilities venerability venerableness venerablenesses venerably