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Definitions of venerably word

adjective venerably commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress. 1
adjective venerably a title for someone proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church to have attained the first degree of sanctity or of an Anglican archdeacon. 1
adjective venerably (of places, buildings, etc.) hallowed by religious, historic, or other lofty associations: the venerable halls of the abbey. 1
adjective venerably impressive or interesting because of age, antique appearance, etc.: a venerable oak tree. 1
adjective venerably extremely old or obsolete; ancient: a venerable automobile. 1
noun venerably a venerable person. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin venerābilis, equivalent to venerā(rī) to venerate + -bilis -ble

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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