"honorable" Definition

Definitions for the word "honorable" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. a.
Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. a.
High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. a.
Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. a.
Conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. a.
Worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. a.
Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; an honorable burial.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. a.
Of reputable association or use; respectable.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. a.
An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. adj.
(brit. Honourable) 1 deserving, bringing, or showing honour. 2 (honourable) title indicating distinction, given to certain high officials, the children of certain ranks of the nobility, and (in the house of commons) to mps. honourably adv.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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