honorable
pronunciation
How to pronounce honorable in British English:
UK [ˈɒnərəbl]
How to pronounce honorable in American English:
US [ˈɑnərəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
- showing or characterized by honor and integrity
- used as a title of respect
- adhering to ethical and moral principles
- deserving of esteem and respect
Word Origin
- honorable (adj.)
- early 14c. (mid-13c. as a surname), from Old French honorable, from Latin honorabilis "that procures honor, estimable, honorable," from honorare "to honor" (see honor (n.)). Related: Honorably. "Now, George, you must divide the cake honorably with your brother Charlie."--George: "What is 'honorably,' mother?" "It means that you must give him the largest piece."--George: "Then, mother, I should rather Charlie would cut it." ["Smart Sayings of Bright Children," collected by Howard Paul, 1886]
Antonym
Example
- 1. Working hard to enter an honorable profession should make any loving family proud .
- 2. Almost 24 years since his death , she lamented , he is still denied an honorable state burial .
- 3. During his address castresana to the surprise of many viewers said of rosenberg " he was an honorable person . "
- 4. Though it is threatened by the encroachment of globalization , the hunt remains an honorable tradition and right of passage for the kazakh men .
- 5. And he must help the obama administration devise a safe and honorable exit strategy from afghanistan .