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

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell was at his magical best at times, but only gets an "honourable mention".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

‘I is a very honourable giant,’ he said.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl