honorable

adjective
UK: /ˈɒnərəbl/
US: /ˈɑːnərəbl/

  1. Deserving respect; having or showing moral principles.

    1. He is an honorable man, always true to his word.
    2. It was an honorable act to return the lost wallet to its owner without expecting reward.

  2. Used as a title for certain officials or members of organizations.

    1. The Honorable Judge Thompson presided over the court case fairly.
    2. We are pleased to welcome the Honorable Minister for opening the new community center.

Synonyms

virtuous upright ethical honest respectable
honorable adverb

  1. In an honorable manner; with honor and integrity.

    1. He acted honorably in all his dealings.
    2. She conducted herself honorably, even when faced with difficult decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "honorable" in English means: Deserving respect; having or showing moral principles., Used as a title for certain officials or members of organizations..

The phonetic transcription of "honorable" is /ˈɒnərəbl/ in British English and /ˈɑːnərəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "honorable": virtuous, upright, ethical, honest, respectable.

Example usage of "honorable": "He is an honorable man, always true to his word.". More examples on the page.