venerable
/ˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)l/adjective
Deserving deep respect, usually because of long life, experience, or wisdom.
Example sentences
- “The award was presented by a venerable judge who had served for decades.”
- “The venerable old library has served the town for two centuries.”
Formal, applied to long-standing institutions as readily as to people: 'a venerable university'. Also an official title in some churches.