venerable
1 antonym for venerable — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.
Antonyms
How to use venerable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a venerable institution
venerable tradition
venerable elder
Etymology
From Old French venerable, from Latin venerabilis, from venerari ("to revere, worship").
Full origin of venerable →Frequently asked questions
What does “venerable” mean?
The word “venerable” means commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement. In plain terms, deserving deep respect, usually because of age, wisdom, or a long, distinguished history.
How do you pronounce “venerable”?
“Venerable” is pronounced VEH-nuh-ruhbl (/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/ in IPA).
How do you use “venerable” in a sentence?
Here is “venerable” used in a sentence: “The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years.”
What part of speech is “venerable”?
“Venerable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “venerable” come from?
The word “venerable” comes from Latin. From Old French venerable, from Latin venerabilis, from venerari ("to revere, worship").
Is “venerable” a common word?
“Venerable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “venerable” have?
“Venerable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.
Related words
Venerable Bede
