Synonyms

honorable

American

[on-er-uh-buhl] / ˈɒn ər ə bəl /

adjective

in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright.

They were all honorable men.

Synonyms:

just, noble, honest

Antonyms:

ignoble
of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished.
worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable.
bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor.
(initial capital letter)
1. (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.)
2. British. (used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) Hon.

Other Word Forms

honorableness noun
honorably adverb
quasi-honorable adjective
quasi-honorably adverb

Etymology

Origin of honorable

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English hono(u)rable, from Anglo-French, from Latin honōrābilis; equivalent to honor + -able

Example Sentences

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“Being tough is one thing, being honorable was special,” Rosen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Antony uses the opportunity to skillfully turn the Romans against the assassins, mocking Brutus as “an honorable man,” who had committed “bloody treason.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And because this year there was an embarrassment of riches as far as Latino films goes, here are some honorable mentions we just had to include:

From Los Angeles Times

Some may question why I included “Rage” instead of, say, “Murderbot,” and other honorable mentions listed at the end of this list.

From Salon

The pure-gold florin, the coin of Renaissance Florentine, performed 300 years of honorable service.

From The Wall Street Journal

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