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venerableness

venerableness

9.2
Being worthy of respect because of age, wisdom, or importance
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛnərəbəl.nəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : venerabilidad
  • The venerableness of the old professor was clear in every aspect of his life.

Examples

  • Many admired the venerableness of the ancient building, which had stood for centuries.

  • The venerableness of the ancient temple attracts many visitors.

  • Her venerableness made her a respected figure in the community.

  • His venerableness as a scholar is widely recognized.

  • Her venerableness commanded respect among her peers and those who knew her story.

  • The venerableness of the old cathedral is evident in its intricate architecture and long history.

  • Everyone felt the venerableness of the elder statesman during his acceptance speech.

Synonyms

eminence
vsvenerableness
  • Formal
4 7.9

High respect for a person because of their work in a field

emphasizes deserving reverence more than field-specific professional distinction
nobleness
vsvenerableness
  • Formal
1 6.6

Being kind and honest in a way people respect

focuses on deserving public reverence rather than only inner moral traits
venerability
vsvenerableness
  • Formal
8.7

Being worthy of deep respect and honour

is the same sense but differs as an alternative noun form
illustriousness
vsvenerableness
  • Formal
8.6

Great fame and respect for doing important work

refers to deserving reverence and respect rather than mere fame

Antonyms

115 3.5

To show a lack of respect for someone

contemptibility
  • Offensive
9.8

Being so bad that people feel strong dislike and disrespect

How Venerable

reverence
4 6.0
veneration
  • Formal
4 7.8
venerableness
  • Formal
9.2
esteem
276 3.6
respect
1.0

Surface Forms

venerableness singular

Morphology

venerableness = venerable + venerate (transparent) = venerate + able + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'venerable', giving 'the quality of being venerable', which is directly predictable.

Etymology

Venerableness comes from the Latin root vener- meaning 'to worship' and it shares this root with venerate and venerable. So, venerableness is the quality of being worthy of deep respect.