honored

[ on-erd ]

adjective

1. held in honor; highly respected:

   our honored guests; an honored member of the community.

Word History and Origins

Origin of honored¹

First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Recently, advances in this field were honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry: This year's Nobel Prize went to David Baker, a pioneer of de novo protein design, and to the developers of the software Alphafold2 Demis Hassabis and John Jumper.

From Science Daily

“I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1,” Gaetz said, adding that he will “forever be honored” Trump picked him.

From Salon

His father added: “We just feel so lucky and honored to be a small part of such a huge moment in Dodger history.”

From Los Angeles Times

We hope it goes on to be an annual event and are honored to be included on the maiden voyage.”

From Los Angeles Times

Smith, 51, honored by this “massive ask” in January 2021, had not taken the responsibility of accepting this commission lightly.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dignified
• distinguished
• esteemed
• privileged
• recognized
• revered
• venerated
• well-known