Worthy of being honoured; deserving or entitled to honour, respect, esteem, or reverence; venerable. Of a person or group of people. Obsolete.

Esp. of a person: that is to be revered, commanding respect; formidable, esp. as an opponent; that is to be feared or dreaded.

Worthy or deserving of respect; having or embodying qualities that inspire respect; admirable, estimable.

Worthy of respect, respectable. Obsolete.

Deserving of respect or deference; respectable. Obsolete.

Worthy of, or commanding, respect; respectable. Now rare.