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Adverb for accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
“In the course of time, Bryant became the venerable doyen of American journalism.”
Adverb for worthy of great respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
“I shall refrain from criticizing the most venerable gentleman from Illinois, for he is only his master's voice, wailing in the wilderness of communism.”
Adverb for from, or relating to, a distant past or previous era
“No virtuously disposed mind can look back upon a long line of truly venerable ancestors without feeling his motive to a virtuous life strengthened.”
Adverb for regarded as holy or consecrated
(of a custom or tradition) Adverb for respected or valued because it has existed for a long time
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