honourable | ||
1. | [ adjective ] adhering to ethical and moral principles | |
Synonyms: | ethical moral honorable | |
Examples: | "it seems ethical and right" "followed the only honorable course of action" "had the moral courage to stand alone" |
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Related terms: | right | |
2. | [ adjective ] used as a title of respect | |
Synonyms: | honorable | |
Examples: | "my honorable colleague" "our worthy commanding officer" |
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Related terms: | worthy | |
3. | [ adjective ] showing or characterized by honor and integrity | |
Synonyms: | honorable | |
Examples: | "an honorable man" "led an honorable life" "honorable service to his country" |
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Related terms: | dishonorable noble august time-honored laureate worthy honest moral reputable just noble honorableness | |
Similar spelling: |
honorable honourably honorableness honorably |