honored

[on-erd]

adjective

1. held in honor; highly respected.

   our honored guests; an honored member of the community.

Word History and Origins

Origin of honored¹

First recorded in 1350–1450; honor ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The game’s honored veteran was 100-year-old World War II vet Jimmy Hernandez, and the standing ovation was one of the night’s loudest.

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“We are deeply honored to serve our communities and grateful for the trust placed in us to help when it’s needed most,” said Cal Fire in a statement on Instagram.

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“I am incredibly honored and excited to be named the girls water polo head coach at Orange Lutheran,” Seidemann said in a statement released by the school.

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And I’m absolutely honored — granted the situation, but I love you guys so much.

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Roc Nation chairman Jay-Z said in a statement, “What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”

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