reverend

reverend

adjective

Definition of REVEREND

deserving honor and respect especially by reason of age <our reverend elders should be accorded a special place of honor at the ceremonies>

Synonyms hallowed, revered, reverend, sacred, venerated

Related Words honorable, reputable, respectable; considered, esteemed, honored, respected, reverenced; admirable, distinguished, estimable, redoubtable, worthy; good, moral, noble, righteous

Near Antonyms bad, discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, infamous, loose, notorious, shameful; immoral, seamy, shadowy, shady, sordid, unsavory, vile, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, wretched