honorable (Meaning)

Wordnet

honorable (a)

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

Wordnet

honorable (s)

adhering to ethical and moral principles

deserving of esteem and respect

Webster

honorable (a.)

Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.

High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.

Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive.

Conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds.

Worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude.

Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; an honorable burial.

Of reputable association or use; respectable.

An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.

honorable Sentence Examples

  1. The honorable judge presided over the trial with impartiality and fairness.
  2. The honorable soldier was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
  3. The honorable politician refused to engage in unethical behavior.
  4. The honorable athlete competed with integrity and sportsmanship.
  5. The honorable profession of medicine requires a commitment to patient care.
  6. The honorable tradition of the samurai emphasizes loyalty, honor, and courage.
  7. The honorable family name was tarnished by the actions of its wayward member.
  8. The honorable agreement between the two parties was upheld with dignity.
  9. The honorable scholar pursued knowledge with unwavering dedication.
  10. The honorable legacy of the organization inspires its members to strive for excellence.

FAQs About the word honorable

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent, worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect, adhering to ethical and moral principles,

respectable, righteous, noble, decent,honest, ethical, irreproachable, chivalrous, just, good

unethical, unjust, unprincipled, criminal, base, evil, unfair, nefarious, reprehensible, unrighteous

The honorable judge presided over the trial with impartiality and fairness.

The honorable soldier was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery.

The honorable politician refused to engage in unethical behavior.

The honorable athlete competed with integrity and sportsmanship.