Honorable

/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Deserving of honor and respect; virtuous or principled.

She is an honorable person who always stands up for what is right.

Associated with high respect or esteem; deserving of honor.

The honorable traditions of the community are passed down through generations.

Entitled to respect and admiration; of high moral character.

It is honorable to help those in need without expecting anything in return.

Having a title of honor or distinction.

The honorable senator addressed the crowd with great authority.

Middle English: from Old French 'honorable', from Latin 'honorabilis', from 'honor'.

honorable mention

Recognition of someone or something deserving respect, but not winning a prize.

the honorable

A title used before the names of people who hold high office or rank.

honor

High respect or esteem.

integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

nobility

The quality of being noble in character.

A term used sarcastically to refer to someone who is not genuine.

Yeah, right, he's so 'honorable' after what he just did.

A person who pretends to have high morals but acts otherwise.

Don't listen to him; he's just an honorable fraud.