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honorable

adjective
hon·​or·​able | \ ˈä-nÉ™r-(É™-)bÉ™l How to pronounce honorable (audio) , ˈän-rÉ™-\

Definition of honorable

1 : deserving of respect or high regard : deserving of honor an honorable profession
2a : of great renown : illustrious the college's long and honorable history
b : entitled to honor or respect —used as a title for the children of certain British noblemen and for various government officials the Honorable Judge Smiththe Honorable Senator from California
3 : performed or accompanied with marks of honor or respect
4a : attesting to creditable conduct honorable wounds
b : consistent with a reputation that is not tarnished or sullied an honorable withdrawal received an honorable discharge from the army
5 : characterized by integrity : guided by a keen sense of duty and ethical conduct Brutus is an honorable man— William Shakespeare assured her that his intentions were honorable
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Other Words from honorable

honorability \ ˌän-​rÉ™-​ˈbi-​lÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce honorability (audio) , ˌä-​nÉ™-​ \ noun
honorableness \ ˈän-​rÉ™-​bÉ™l-​nÉ™s How to pronounce honorableness (audio) , ˈä-​nÉ™-​ \ noun
honorably \ ˈän-​rÉ™-​blÄ“ How to pronounce honorably (audio) , ˈä-​nÉ™-​ \ adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for honorable

upright, honest, just, conscientious, scrupulous, honorable mean having or showing a strict regard for what is morally right. upright implies a strict adherence to moral principles. a stern and upright minister honest stresses adherence to such virtues as truthfulness, candor, or fairness. known for being honest in business dealings just stresses conscious choice and regular practice of what is right or equitable. workers given just compensation conscientious and scrupulous imply an active moral sense governing all one's actions and painstaking efforts to follow one's conscience. conscientious in the completion of her assignments scrupulous in carrying out the terms of the will honorable suggests a firm holding to codes of right behavior and the guidance of a high sense of honor and duty. a difficult but honorable decision

Examples of honorable in a Sentence

The college has a long and honorable history. It is not honorable of you to behave like that. They are trying to find an honorable way out of this dispute. He assured her that his intentions were honorable. He received an honorable discharge from the army.
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 George was a proud, honorable man who served his country in the United States Air Force before a long career in banking. — courant.com, "George T. Rowe," 12 Aug. 2019 At Rutgers, Jackson was the Scarlet Knights’ only non-senior captain last season and earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors. — Stephen Means, cleveland.com, "Jonah Jackson becomes the first player to lose black stripe in fall camp: Ohio State football news," 6 Aug. 2019 His mother told the Daily Pilot in 2017 that her son received an honorable discharge for testing positive for marijuana. — Priscella Vega, Daily Pilot, "Federal judge upholds Huntington Beach officer’s use of deadly force in 2017 shooting," 31 July 2019 An honorable man who fought for Tyrion Lannister to avenge his own sister’s death. — Puja Prakash, Vogue, "The Zaddies, Living and Dead, of Game of Thrones," 3 May 2019 Chief Gallagher could still face administrative punishment from the Navy, including an other-than-honorable discharge. — Dave Philipps, New York Times, "Navy SEAL Chief Accused of War Crimes Is Found Not Guilty of Murder," 2 July 2019 The order, a group of honorable knights, is one of the oldest in the U.K., established by King Edward III in the 14th century. — Vogue, "Kate Middleton and Queen Letizia Share a Twinning Fashion Moment at the Order of the Garter," 18 June 2019 Mason Mead, 20, of Vestavia Hills, will be discharged under other-than-honorable conditions following an investigation into his tweets, Stars and Stripes reported. — Leada Gore | [email protected], al.com, "Marine from Alabama dismissed over pro-Nazi, racist tweets," 14 June 2019 Trying to find the owner is a sign of respect for the relationship and an indication that an honorable person cares for the pain of others in the community. — Lauren Ritchie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Callous driver hits beloved dog, leaves him like trash by the roadside," 1 June 2018

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First Known Use of honorable

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for honorable

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honorable

adjective
How to pronounce honorable (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of honorable

: deserving honor and respect
: having or showing honesty and good moral character
: fair and proper : not deserving blame or criticism

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honorable

adjective
hon·​or·​able | \ ˈä-nÉ™-rÉ™-bÉ™l

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