Venerable - English meaning

adjective

Publicly praised; celebrated.

Usage examples:

The band released their critically acclaimed debut in 1994

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Usage examples:

The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

adjective

Attracting public approval and praise

Usage examples:

Critically acclaimed "dinner party", based on the critically acclaimed novel by bill davies, was ma…

adjective

Respected and impressive.

Usage examples:

She was in august company

noun

The eighth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the last month of summer.

Usage examples:

The sultry haze of late august

adjective

Having great importance and respect in society

Usage examples:

We toured the august chambers of the supreme court.

adjective

Greatly admired; renowned.

Usage examples:

A celebrated mathematician

verb

Acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Usage examples:

They were celebrating their wedding anniversary at a swanky restaurant

adjective

Famous for some special quality or ability

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Kelley was the most celebrated clown of his era.

adjective

Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.

Usage examples:

A distinguished american educationist

verb

Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.

Usage examples:

The child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy

adjective

(of a person or a body of work) respected and admired for excellence

Usage examples:

He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.

adjective

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

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One of the world's most eminent statisticians

adjective

Famous and important

Usage examples:

The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures., this shows eminent good sense.

adjective

Held in great respect; admired.

Usage examples:

We dined in my esteemed friend's little room

verb

Respect and admire.

Usage examples:

Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers

adjective

Highly respected

Usage examples:

It is my honor to introduce our esteemed senator.

adjective

Known about by many people; renowned.

Usage examples:

He is famed for his eccentricities

adjective

Known about by many people; famous

Usage examples:

The famed transatlantic liner queen mary is moored here as a tourist attraction.

adjective

Having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration.

Usage examples:

The most glorious victory of all time

adjective

Very beautiful or excellent

Usage examples:

July was a beautiful month of glorious sun., she thought it was a grand and glorious country.

adjective

Made holy; consecrated.

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Hallowed ground

verb

Honour as holy.

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The ganges is hallowed as a sacred, cleansing river

adjective

Regarded with great respect.

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An honoured guest

verb

Regard with great respect.

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They honoured their parents in all they did

adjective

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

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His illustrious predecessor

adjective

Widely known and esteemed

adjective

Famous because of its excellence

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An illustrious career

adjective

Described in or based on legends.

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A legendary british king of the 4th century

verb

Give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

Usage examples:

Modern sportsmen are lionized and feted

verb

Past simple and past participle of lionize

adjective

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Usage examples:

Britain is renowned for its love of animals

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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She was respected by everyone she worked with

adjective

Deeply admired or esteemed.

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A respected academic

adjective

Admired by many people for your qualities or achievements

Usage examples:

A highly respected figure/politician/doctor, the country's most respected daily newspaper, he is ve…

verb

Feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

Usage examples:

Cézanne's still lifes were revered by his contemporaries

verb

Regard or treat with deep respect.

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The many divine beings reverenced by hindu tradition

noun

Deep respect for someone or something.

Usage examples:

Rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead

verb

Regard with great respect; revere.

Usage examples:

Philip of beverley was venerated as a saint

verb

Past simple and past participle of venerate

Usage examples:

Robert burns is scotland's most venerated poet.

verb

Show reverence and adoration for (a deity).

Usage examples:

The maya built jungle pyramids to worship their gods

noun

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

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Worship of the mother goddess

noun

Used in addressing or referring to an important or high-ranking person, especially a magistrate or mayor.

Usage examples:

We were soon joined by his worship the mayor