ETYM French estimable, or Latin aestimabilis. Related to Esteem.
1. Deserving of esteem and respect; SYN. good, honorable, respectable.
2. Deserving of respect or high regard.
ETYM Latin venerabilis: cf. French vénérable.
Impressive by reason of age.
1. archaic; notable, distinguished
2. chiefly British — used as a title for various persons or groups of rank or distinction
3. Giving or expressing worship or veneration