Definition Synonyms
Definition of honorable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
respectUS worthy of respect and admirationUS
- She is an honorable leader in our community.
2.
ethicsUS adhering to ethical and moral principlesUS
- He made an honorable decision to return the lost wallet.
3.
governmentUK used as a courtesy title for officialsUK
- The Honorable Judge will preside over the case.
Expressions with honorable
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official acknowledgment of merit without a prize
The artist's work earned an honorable mention at the exhibition.
discharge from the armed forces with commendable conduct
Her honorable discharge was a testament to her dedication.
respected person in a group mentioned in a slightly formal or joking way
Each honorable member of the club received a small gift.
public apology and act to restore someone's honor
He made an amende honorable before the whole community.
Origin of honorable
Latin, honorabilis (worthy of honor)
Terms with honorable included in their meaning
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truthful manner
in a truthful, fair, or honorable way
truthful manner
in a truthful, fair, or honorable way
character
honest and honorable in character
honor rules
set of rules guiding honorable behavior in a group or society
ethics
set of rules for honorable behavior in a group
moral choice
take the most honorable action despite personal cost
ethics
dignified or honorable course of action
admiration
expresses genuine admiration for someone's honorable actions
honor
in a manner considered to be honorable or respectable
morality
honorable and fair
morality
not honorable or morally good
special gift
giving or conferring something valuable or honorable
bravery
in a brave and honorable manner
conflict
engage in an honorable fight or dispute
certificate
document certifying honorable resignation
abr: honorable
showing respect or high status for someone
Examples of honorable in a sentence
Her honorable actions earned her widespread praise. The judge was known for his honorable conduct in court. She received an award for her honorable service in the community. The Honorable Minister addressed the assembly. Please welcome the Honorable Mayor of Riverside.
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- French:honorable, intègre, ...
- German:ehrenwert, ehrenhaft, ...
- Italian:onorevole, titolo di cortesia per funzionari e magistrati, ...
- Spanish:honorable, íntegro, ...
- Portuguese:honrado, honorável, ...
- Chinese:高尚的, 正直的, ...
- Japanese:尊敬される, 高潔な, ...
- Arabic:كَرِيم, نَزِيه, ...
- Hebrew:מְכוּבָּד, מְכֻבָּד, ...
- Russian:почётный, честный, ...
- Ukrainian:шанований, чесний, ...
- Hindi:सम्माननीय, नैतिक, ...
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