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Definition of Honorable
1. Adjective. Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent. "Honest reporting"
Also: Direct, Echt, Genuine, Honourable, Artless, Ingenuous, Sincere, Square, Straight, True, Trustworthy, Trusty
Similar to: Downright
Antonyms: Dishonest
Derivative terms: Honestness, Honorableness
2. Adjective. Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect. "Honorable service to his country"
Attributes: Honorableness, Honourableness
Also: Honest, Just, Moral, Noble, Reputable, Worthy
Similar to: August, Revered, Venerable, Laureate, Time-honored, Time-honoured
Antonyms: Dishonorable
Derivative terms: Honorableness, Honourableness
3. Adjective. Adhering to ethical and moral principles. "Followed the only honorable course of action"
Similar to: Right
Derivative terms: Ethics, Honorableness, Honourableness
4. Adjective. Deserving of esteem and respect. "Ruined the family's good name"
Similar to: Reputable
Derivative terms: Goodness, Honor, Honorableness, Respectability
Definition of Honorable
1. a. Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.
Definition of Honorable
1. Adjective. Worthy of respect; respectable. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Honorable
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Honorable
Literary usage of Honorable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Journal of International Law by American Society of International Law (1919)
"BRITISH EMPIRE: Right Honorable D. Lloyd George, MP, Premier; Right Honorable AJ
Balfour, MP, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Right Honorable A. ..."
2. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company, Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept (1915)
"Honorable Duncan Marshall. Minister of Agriculture for Alberta, ... Called by
friend and foe—and with some affection from both— "The Honorable Dune. ..."
3. Journal by New York (State). Legislature. Senate (1921)
"relative to printing a memorial of Honorable Gordon H. Peck, with a message that
they have concurred in the Senate amendments thereto. ..."
4. Education by Project Innovation (Organization) (1892)
"INSPIRING PUPILS TO Honorable ACTIONS. There should be a hand-book which would
point out by index and reference where appropriate matter may be found in ..."
5. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1887)
"Your petitioner then applied to this Honorable Court for a writ of error, ...
Your petitioner prays, therefore, that this Honorable Court will take such ..."
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