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Definition of Honourable
1. Adjective. Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect. "Honorable service to his country"
Exact synonyms: Honorable
Attributes: Honorableness, Honourableness
Also: Honest, Honorable, Just, Moral, Noble, Reputable, Worthy
Similar to: August, Revered, Venerable, Laureate, Time-honored, Time-honoured
Antonyms: Dishonorable
Derivative terms: Honorableness, Honourableness
Attributes: Honorableness, Honourableness
Also: Honest, Honorable, Just, Moral, Noble, Reputable, Worthy
Similar to: August, Revered, Venerable, Laureate, Time-honored, Time-honoured
Antonyms: Dishonorable
Derivative terms: Honorableness, Honourableness
2. Adjective. Adhering to ethical and moral principles. "Followed the only honorable course of action"
Exact synonyms: Ethical, Honorable
Similar to: Right
Derivative terms: Ethics, Honorableness, Honourableness
Similar to: Right
Derivative terms: Ethics, Honorableness, Honourableness
Definition of Honourable
1. Adjective. (British spelling) (alternative form of honorable) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Honourable
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Honourable
Literary usage of Honourable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by Oriental Translation Fund (1832)
"The Right honourable Lord Viscount Melville 10 10 0 Tlie Right honourable ...
10 10 0 The Right honourable Lord Grenville lo 10 0 The Right honourable Lord ..."
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