honoured

hon-oured · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Regarded with great respect or esteem.

  2. 2.

    Past tense and past participle of honour (British spelling).

  3. 3.

    Feeling privileged or pleased.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    honoured guest — a special, respected visitor
  • •
    time-honoured — established by tradition

Related words

Antonyms: disgraced, dishonoured
See also: honored, honour, respected
Synonyms: celebrated, esteemed, respected

Etymology

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