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kunnianarvoisa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • august adj Deeply respected and impressive; dignified and grand.
  • dignified adjective Showing calm, self-respecting seriousness; behaving in a way that commands respect.
  • distinguished adjective Well-known and respected because of notable achievements.
  • honorable adj Acting with integrity and deserving respect.
  • inestimable adj So great in size or value that it cannot be measured or worked out.
  • redoubtable adj Especially of a person.
  • stately adj Grand and dignified in appearance or manner.
  • venerable adj Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.
  • worthy adj Deserving respect, effort, or attention.

Senses

kunnianarvoisa is used for these senses in English:

  • Venerable A form of address for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church.
  • august Awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable.
  • dignified Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.
  • distinguished Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
  • inestimable Venerable, great.
  • redoubtable (in a positive sense, sometimes, humorous) Eliciting respect; awe-inspiring, imposing.
  • redoubtable (in a positive sense, sometimes, humorous) A person who elicits respect.
  • stately (of people) Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

august — full definition

  1. adj Deeply respected and impressive; dignified and grand.
  2. name The eighth month of the year, between July and September.
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