ven·er·a·ble 
/ˈvɛnɚrəbəl/ adjective
/ˈvɛnɚrəbəl/ adjective [more venerable; most venerable] formal : old and respected : valued and respected because of old age, long use, etc.
▪ a venerable tradition/institution ▪ the family's venerable leader ▪ a venerable old hotel
▪ a venerable tradition/institution ▪ the family's venerable leader ▪ a venerable old hotel
