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venerable

adjective/ˈvenərəbl/

B2CEFR level
47/100Rarity: uncommon
FormalRegister

Commanding respect through age, dignity, or long-established character.

The venerable oak had presided over the churchyard since before the village had a name.

Similar: revered, esteemed

Origin: From Latin venerabilis, from venerari 'to worship'.

Topic: antiquity in General English

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