honourable or US honorable(ˈɒnərəbəll
; ˈɒnrəbəll)
Definitions
adjective
- possessing or characterized by high principles ⇒
honourable intentions
- worthy of or entitled to honour or esteem
- consistent with or bestowing honour
Alternative Forms
ˈhonourableness ˈhonorableness noun ˈhonourably ˈhonorably adverbSynonyms
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principled,
moral,
ethical,
just,
true,
fair,
upright,
honest,
virtuous,
trustworthy,
trusty,
high-minded,
upstanding,
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prestigious,
great,
noble,
noted,
distinguished,
notable,
renowned,
eminent,
illustrious,
venerable,
Quotations
"For Brutus is an honourable man"
Usage examples
The Islamic order, too, provided an honourable place for its traders.
India Today (1997)Her paternal grandfather was the honourable John Norquay, an early premier of Manitoba.
Globe and Mail (2003)"The Rangers Supporters ' Association said Findlay had done the ` honourable " thing by resigning.
Independent (1999)The words, by their very perfidy - which is also their honourable intention - have brought us to where we need to be.
, What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story (1989)