honourable

hon-our-a-ble · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Bringing or worthy of honour; possessing high moral standards.

  2. 2.

    (As a title) Used as a courtesy title for certain officials in the UK and Commonwealth countries.

  3. 3.

    Consistent with or acting according to principles of honour.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    honourable mention — recognition for notable achievement short of winning
  • •
    the Right Honourable — formal title for senior officials in the UK
  • •
    Honourable Member — formal address for a member of Parliament

Related words

Antonyms: disgraceful, dishonourable, shameful
See also: honorable, honour, noble, respectable
Synonyms: ethical, noble, respectable, upright

Etymology

From Old French honorable, from Latin honorabilis ("worthy of honor"), from honor ("honor"). British spelling retains the 'u' from French; American English uses "honorable."