= reverend, adj. 2. Obsolete.

Of a person: worthy of being treated with deep respect or held in high esteem on account of age… gen. Now somewhat archaic.

Inspiring reverence; worthy of being revered; venerable. Now somewhat rare.

= venerable, adj. 2b.

Of persons: Worthy of being venerated, revered, or highly respected and esteemed, on account of character or position. In general use. rare.

Worthy of reverence; that should be revered.

Worthy of canonization.