venerable

/ˈvɛn(ə)rəb(ə)l/adjective

Deserving deep respect, usually because of long life, experience, or wisdom.

Example sentence

“The award was presented by a venerable judge who had served for decades.”

Formal, applied to long-standing institutions as readily as to people: 'a venerable university'. Also an official title in some churches.

Featured as word of the day on May 3, 2026.

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