Adjective

1. commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position
2. worthy of reverence
3. ancient, antiquated or archaic

Adjective

1. Used as a form of address for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church
2. Used as a form of address in the Roman Catholic Church for someone in the first stages of sainthood
3. Used as a form of address in the Eastern Orthodox Church for some saints
4. made sacred especially by religious or historical association
5. a : calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments; broadly : conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence b : impressive by reason of age