venerable
worthy of deep respect, especially from age or dignity
Roots
- -able / -ible: able to be, fit to be, or worthy of
- vener / Venus: veneration, worship, deep honor, or regard with awe
Other words with the vener / Venus root
- venerate: to regard with deep respect
- veneration: deep respect or honor
- Venus: the Roman goddess of love and beauty
Venerable means worthy of deep honor.
The venerable library still smelled of dust and cedar.
Age alone is not enough; dignity and earned respect gather around the person.