Synonyms for Venerable (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 ((used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age):
oldWordNet sense 2 (profoundly honored):
august, revered, AugustWordNet sense 3 (worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect):
honorable, honourableFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit