honorable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Decent, having integrity.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ahneruhbuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɑnɚəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Behaving in a manner that shows honor; decent, having integrity.
Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
Complying with cultural rules regarding honor; not provoking shame or disgrace.
Alternative letter-case form of honorable.
noun
A politician or other person who bears the title of "honorable".
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Behaving in a manner that shows honor; decent, having integrity.
Used this way, honorable is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in ethics or values contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Honest and open
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
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- “The judge was an honorable person who always made fair decisions.”adjective
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Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A discharge from the armed forces with a commendable record.
An official recognition of merit.
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Antonyms
Sense: behaving in a manner that shows honor
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