venerable

venerabile, rispettabile

Che merita grande rispetto per l’età, il buon carattere o la posizione importante.

In inglese semplice: Deserving great respect because of age, good character, or an important position.

• A venerable scholar opened the meeting.
• Students sought advice from the venerable professor.
• The award celebrates a venerable institution with a long record of service.

Sinonimi: respected, esteemed, revered

Espressioni comuni: venerable scholar, venerable institution, venerable elder, venerable teacher

antichissimo, vetusto

Molto vecchio, a volte tanto da non essere più utile o alla moda.

In inglese semplice: Very old, sometimes so old that it is no longer useful or fashionable.

• A venerable oak stood beside the gate.
• He still drives his venerable old car.
• The workshop’s venerable machines finally stopped working.

Sinonimi: ancient, antiquated, age-old

Contrari: new, modern

Espressioni comuni: venerable oak, venerable building, venerable machine

sacro, venerabile

Considerato sacro per il legame con la religione o con importanti eventi del passato.

In inglese semplice: Treated as holy because of its connection with religion or important events in the past.

• Pilgrims gathered at the venerable shrine.
• The venerable relic was carried through the town.
• Generations have prayed within this venerable temple.

Sinonimi: sacred, hallowed

Espressioni comuni: venerable shrine, venerable relic, venerable temple