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honorable
[ on-er-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright:
They were all honorable men.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished.
- worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable.
- bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor.
- (initial capital letter)
- (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.)
- British. (used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) : Hon.
Other Word Forms
- Dzo···Ա noun
- Dzo·· adverb
- ܲȴ-Dzo·· adjective
- quasi-Dzo·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of honorable1
Example Sentences
Last season: After transferring from Houston, Caldwell emerged as a full-time starter for Oregon, where he had a career-high 29 tackles and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention as the team’s run-stuffing nose tackle.
Here are 10 prolific pens that deserved an honorable mention.
After his honorable discharge, Harris purchased a home in Compton and had three children with his high school sweetheart, Louise Singleton Harris.
She wants to satisfy the people who’ve really been paying attention, and there’s something really honorable about that.
As a result Robinson was court-martialed but later acquitted, then served as a coach for Army athletics until receiving an honorable discharge.
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