Adjective

(en adjective)

Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

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Worthy of reverence.

Ancient, antiquated or archaic.

Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

Adjective

(en adjective)

likely to be affected by something

He was susceptible to minor ailments.

easily influenced or tricked; credulous

(medicine) especially sensitive, especially to a stimulus

that, when subjected to a specific operation, will yield a specific result

Rational numbers are susceptible of description as quotients of two integers.

A properly prepared surface is susceptible of an enduring paint job.

vulnerable; (temporarily) defenseless

* 2013 , Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland'' (in ''The Guardian , 14 August 2013)[http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/14/england-scotland-international-friendly]

The visitors were being pinned back by the end of the first half. Yet Gordon Strachan's side played with great conviction and always had a chance of springing a surprise when their opponents were so susceptible at the back.