honorary /ˈɑn.əˌɹɛɹ.i/adjective 3noun 3forms 1 adjective3 •Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment. •Unofficial; practically. Describes the holder of an unofficial position or title that is assigned as a special honor rather than by normal channels.Megsie is an honorary employee because she helps other customers while she shops here.I consider you an honorary member of our family because you've been with us for so long. •Voluntary. noun3 •A person who holds an honorary appointment. •(US) A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement. •An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value. formshonoraries