Venerable
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position worthy of reverence ancient, antiquated or archaic Used as a form of address for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church Used as a form of address in the Roman Catholic Church for someone in the first stages of sainthood Used as a form of address in the Eastern Orthodox Church for some saints made sacred especially by religious or historical association a : calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments; broadly : conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence b : impressive by reason of age
Example sentence: Gentlemen have talked a great deal of patriotism. A venerable word, when duly practiced.
Old
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.Of a living being, having lived for relatively many years.Having existed or lived for the specified time.Former, previous.Obsolete; out-of-date.TiresomeSaid of subdued colors, particularly reds, pinks and oranges, as if they had faded over time.Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Example sentence: We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.