honored

hon-ored · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Regarded with great respect or esteem.

  2. 2.

    Past tense and past participle of honor.

  3. 3.

    Feeling privileged or pleased to be recognized.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    honored guest — a special, respected visitor
  • •
    time-honored — established by long custom or tradition

Related words

Antonyms: disgraced, dishonored
See also: honor, honoured, respected
Synonyms: celebrated, esteemed, privileged, respected

Etymology

Past participle of honor, from Old French honorer, from Latin honorare ("to honor"), from honor ("honor"). American English spelling; British English uses "honoured."