worthy of respect due to age, wisdom, or character
example
The venerable teacher shared his wisdom with the students for many years.
synonyms
respectedesteemedrevered
word origin — from Latin 'venerabilis', meaning 'worthy of honor, revered'
Advanced Plus — Set 45
Set 45 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: venerable, demean, frenetic, eclectic, disheartened. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
venerable · adjective/ˈvɛn.ɚ.ə.bəl/
worthy of respect due to age, wisdom, or character
The venerable teacher shared his wisdom with the students for many years.
Synonyms: respected, esteemed, revered
Origin: from Latin 'venerabilis', meaning 'worthy of honor, revered'
demean · verb/dɪˈmin/
to lower in dignity or status
It is wrong to demean others by making fun of their mistakes.
Synonyms: degrade, humiliate, belittle
Origin: Middle French 'demeigner', from Latin 'demanere' meaning to remain or stay
frenetic · adjective/frəˈnɛtɪk/
marked by fast and energetic activity
The frenetic pace of the city made it hard to relax.
Synonyms: frantic, wild, hectic
Origin: Originating from the late 16th century, from the Greek 'phrenētikos' meaning 'of the mind', which in turn derives from 'phren', meaning 'mind' or 'soul'.
eclectic · adjective/ɪˈklɛk.tɪk/
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
The artist has an eclectic taste in music, enjoying everything from rock to classical.
Synonyms: varied, diverse, assorted
Origin: from Greek 'eklektikos', meaning 'selective'
disheartened · adjective/dɪsˈhɑrtənd/
feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm
After losing the game, the team felt disheartened and struggled to find motivation for the next match.
Synonyms: discouraged, dejected, downcast
Origin: from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'do the opposite of' and 'hearten' meaning 'to encourage or give confidence'