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venerable

adjective

Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

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Word length
9
Starts with
V
Ends with
E
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
14

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/ˈvɛnəɹəbl/

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adjective

  1. Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

  2. Worthy of reverence.

  3. Ancient, antiquated or archaic.

  4. Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

  5. Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

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