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honorable

American  
[on-er-uh-buhl] / ˈɒn ər ə bəl /

adjective

  1. in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright.

    They were all honorable men.
    Synonyms:
    just, noble, honest
    Antonyms:
    ignoble

  2. of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished.

  3. worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable.

  4. bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor.

  5. (initial capital letter)

    1. (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.)

    2. British. (used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) Hon.

Other Word Forms

  • honorableness noun
  • honorably adverb
  • quasi-honorable adjective
  • quasi-honorably adverb

Etymology

Origin of honorable

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English hono(u)rable, from Anglo-French, from Latin honōrābilis; equivalent to honor + -able

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