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

“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

"In the circumstances, the only honourable course is to step aside."

From BBC

In Andrew's account of his relationship with Epstein, he had gone to New York to end their connection, because it was more "honourable" to finish things in person.

From BBC

He added that if Gibbon "believes her decision reflects the views of local people, the appropriate and honourable course of action is to stand down and seek a fresh mandate".

From BBC

In an open letter, the group talked of a "full welcome" and "deep appreciation" for the Pope's "honourable presence".

From BBC