Meaning & Definition of word "Honorable"
Honorable
/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
adjective:
- 1. Deserving of honor and respect; virtuous or principled.
- Example: She is an honorable person who always stands up for what is right.
- 2. Associated with high respect or esteem; deserving of honor.
- Example: The honorable traditions of the community are passed down through generations.
- 3. Entitled to respect and admiration; of high moral character.
- Example: It is honorable to help those in need without expecting anything in return.
- 4. Having a title of honor or distinction.
- Example: The honorable senator addressed the crowd with great authority.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old French 'honorable', from Latin 'honorabilis', from 'honor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
honor:
High respect or esteem.
integrity:
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
nobility:
The quality of being noble in character.
Slang Meanings of honorable
Meaning: A term used sarcastically to refer to someone who is not genuine.
● Example Sentence: Yeah, right, he's so 'honorable' after what he just did.
Meaning: A person who pretends to have high morals but acts otherwise.
● Example Sentence: Don't listen to him; he's just an honorable fraud.