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venerable
01
worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character
Approving
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Examples
She sought guidance from the venerable monk, known for his wisdom and compassion.
The venerable professor had been teaching at the university for over fifty years.
02
worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged
ApprovingFormalExamples
The venerable oak tree in the park remained impressive by reason of enduring over two centuries of seasons.
Tourists marvel at the venerable redwood towering impressively due to over 500 years of growth.
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