venerable
adjectiveHow many syllables in venerable?
There are 4 syllables in the word venerable.How to pronounce venerable:
Definition of venerable:
- venerable (adjective):
- impressive by reason of age.
- conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence
- calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
Synonyms for venerable:
august
distinguished
esteemed
hallowed
honorable
honored
honourable
honoured
respectable
respected
revered
reverenced
reverend
sacred
sage
venerated
wise
Antonyms for venerable:
abhorrent
abject
abominable
appalling
atrocious
awful
bad
base
beastly
black
blackguardly
blameworthy
caitiff
censurable
common
contemptible
corrupt
cringe-making
crooked
cutthroat
debasing
debauched
deceitful
deceptive
degrading
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