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venerable Synonyms

Another word for venerable

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• adjective (Context 1)

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Usage Example

"The revered professor retired after fifty years of dedicated teaching and groundbreaking research."

Strongest
revered
respected
esteemed
Strong
august
distinguished
honored
time-honored
hallowed
grand

Opposites of venerable

The opposite of venerable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

disreputable
contemptible
ignoble
dishonorable
unworthy
notorious
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• Nearby Words

vendor
veneer
venerability
venerable
venerableness
venerably
venerate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Venerable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/venerable
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