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honorable

/ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/adjective4 syllables

Honorable means: not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth.

Synonyms for honorable37

adjective, as in not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

honest, downright, direct, genuine, echt, honourable, ingenuous, artless, sincere, straight, square, true, trustworthy, trusty

adjective, as in worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

honourable, august, revered, venerable, laureate, time-honored, time-honoured, honest, just, moral, noble, reputable, worthy

adjective, as in deserving of esteem and respect

estimable, good, respectable, admirable, reputable

adjective, as in adhering to ethical and moral principles

ethical, honourable, right

also used for honorable

allowable, commendable, creditable, glorious, Hon'ble, Hon.

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Opposites of honorable

dishonorable

What does honorable mean?4

adjective

1

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth“honest lawyers”

2

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect“an honorable man”

3

deserving of esteem and respect“all respectable companies give guarantees”

4

adhering to ethical and moral principles“it seems ethical and right”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Honorable in a sentence

  • In our society, there are both honorable people and swindlers.CK
  • This person is honorable, if they don't help you, they won't hurt you either.anzart
  • You should do the honorable thing and resign.Swift
  • He received an honorable discharge from the army.CM
  • He enthusiastically engaged himself in this honorable undertaking.jorge855
  • God save this state and this honorable court.MrShoval
  • It is sweet and honorable to die for the fatherland.unknown
  • An honorable death is better than a shameful life.CK

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