Uk English Meaning of honorable

honourable

Other Uk English words related to honourable

Definitions and Meaning of honorable in English

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.

FAQs About the word honorable

honourable

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,

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

bad,base,criminal,dishonest,Dishonourable,evil,ignoble,immoral,Low,average

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