venerability

8.7

Being worthy of deep respect and honour

noun
/ˌvɛnəˈræbɪlɪti/

Formal

: venerabilidad

His venerability as a scholar made his opinions highly respected in the academic community.

Examples

The address went beyond earlier statements to recognize the venerability and gifts of other churches and the incompleteness of the ecumenical council in their absence.

Academic text (2013)
The venerability of the ancient temple attracts many visitors each year.
She spoke about the venerability of the old traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Synonyms

dignity

vsvenerability

398 3.2

Calm, respectful behaviour that shows self-respect in hard times

is about being worthy of respect or reverence rather than composed behavior

worthiness

vsvenerability

13 4.7

Being seen as having value and deserving respect

is specific to being worthy of deep respect or reverence rather than any merit

venerableness

vsvenerability

Formal

9.2

Being worthy of respect because of age, wisdom, or importance

is identical in meaning but uses an alternative noun suffix

honorableness

vsvenerability

7.4

A quality of being honest and fair that earns respect

is broader and applies to general worthiness of respect or reverence not based on moral rules

admirableness

vsvenerability

7.0

The quality of being worthy of respect and praise for good actions

is stronger implying reverence and deep respect rather than simple approval

admirability

vsvenerability

6.7

A quality that makes people respect a person or thing

is framed toward reverence and long term respect rather than fleeting praise

praiseworthiness

vsvenerability

7.5

Being admired for good or brave actions

is focused on deep respect or reverence rather than public approval or praise

laudableness

vsvenerability

Formal

9.3

A quality that makes a person or action worthy of praise

is about worthiness of respect or reverence not just formal praise

laudability

vsvenerability

Formal

9.2

The quality of being worthy of praise

is broader and concerns deep respect or reverence not only praise

creditability

vsvenerability

6.8

The quality of being worthy of praise or recognition for an achievement

is more about deserving respect or reverence than achievement recognition

Antonyms

to disrespect

115 3.5

To show a lack of respect for someone

How Venerable

reverence

4 6.0

veneration

Formal

4 7.8

venerability

Formal

8.7

esteem

276 3.6

respect

∞ 1.0

regard

179 2.9

Surface Forms

venerability singular

venerabilities plural

Morphology

venerability = venerable (transparent) = venerable + ity

Regular nominalization from the adjective 'venerable' using the productive suffix '-ity', so the meaning is directly the state or quality of being venerable.

Etymology

Venerability comes from the Latin verb venerari, meaning 'to worship', and it shares the same root as the English word venerate. So venerability is the quality of being 'worthy of respect' or deep honour.