honourable

¹ British  

/ ˈɒnərəbəl, ˈɒnrəbəl /

adjective

1. possessing or characterized by high principles

   honourable intentions

2. worthy of or entitled to honour or esteem

3. consistent with or bestowing honour

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Honourable ² British  

/ ˈɒnərəbəl, ˈɒnrəbəl /

adjective

1.  Hon.  (prenominal) a title of respect placed before a name: employed before the names of various officials in the English-speaking world, as a courtesy title in Britain for the children of viscounts and barons and the younger sons of earls, and in Parliament by one member speaking of another

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Other Word Forms

• honourableness noun
• honourably adverb

Example Sentences

US President Thomas Jefferson, revolutionist Francis Lewis and Griffith Jenkin Griffith, "one of the true pioneers of Los Angeles", are also given an honourable mention by Rhys thanks to their Welsh ancestry.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“In public life responsibility must be owned when it matters most, not just when it is most convenient. In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside,” McSweeney said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

“We have, of course, accepted this honourable invitation,” Orban said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

He described the actions of Turness as "honourable" and "proper", repeating her assertion that the "buck stops" with her.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Matilda longed for her parents to be good and loving and understanding and honourable and intelligent.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl