Venerable

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvÉ›nəɹəbl/, /ˈvÉ›nɹəbl/,

Full definition of venerable

Adjective

1. Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
• 2013-07-20, The attack of the MOOCs, Dotcom mania was slow in coming to higher education, but now it has the venerable industry firmly in its grip. Since the launch early last year of Udacity and Coursera, two Silicon Valley start-ups offering free education through MOOCs, massive open online courses, the ivory towers of academia have been shaken to their foundations.
2. Worthy of reverence.
3. Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
4. Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.
5. Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.