Vocabulary Daily Vocabulary - "Venerable" Summary venerable Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning(s): Highly respected especially because of wisdom or character Variations in Form: More venerable (Comparative) Most venerable (Superlative) Venerate (Verb) Veneration (Noun) Sentence: Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to India’s freedom movement and his principle of “Truth & Non-violence” earned him so much respect that he earned the title of the “Father of the Nation”. Undoubtedly, he is the most venerable person in India’s history. Synonyms: Eminent, respected, honorable (honourable), revered, august, admired, illustrious, glorious, distinguished, acclaimed, worthy Similar Words: noted, renowned, noted, famous, famed, exemplary, ideal, perfect, consummate, accomplished, prominent, great Antonyms: Dishonorable, disrespected, disgraceful, infamous, ignoble, discreditable, disreputable, immoral, outrageous, shameful, despicable, contemptible