Definition of honourable Honourable
/ˈɒnəɹəbəl/ -
We found 2 definitions of honourable from 1 different sources.
Advertising
Word comparison
British English
honourable - /ˈɒnəɹəbəl/
American English
honorable - /ɑˈnɚʌbʌl/
What does honourable mean?
WordNet
Adjective |
||
| honourable - worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" | ||
| honorable | ||
| dishonourable, dishonorable lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor; "dishonorable in thought and deed" | ||
| honorable, honest worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" | ||
| just used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance" | ||
| moral concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles; "moral sense"; "a moral scrutiny"; "a moral lesson"; "a moral quandary"; "moral convictions"; "a moral life" | ||
| noble having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; "a noble spirit"; "noble deeds" | ||
| reputable having a good reputation; "a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine" | ||
| worthy having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way; "behavior worthy of reprobation"; "a fact worthy of attention" | ||
| honorableness, honourableness the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor | ||
| revered, august, venerable profoundly honored; "revered holy men" | ||
| laureate worthy of the greatest honor or distinction; "The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag"- James Traub | ||
| honourable - adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action" | ||
| ethical, honorable | ||
| right correct in opinion or judgment; "time proved him right" | ||
= synonym
= antonym
= related word
= antonym
= related word
