Sekirov Dictionary

honourable

UK /ˈɒn.ə ɹəbl̩/US /ˈɑn.ə.ɹəbl̩/

adjective 5
noun 1
forms 3
phrases 1

adjective5

Behaving in a manner that shows honor; decent, having integrity.
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Complying with cultural rules regarding honor; not provoking shame or disgrace.
- That culture considered it no disgrace to be defeated in honorable combat.
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deserving respect because of good and fair behavior
- In confinement ladies are attended, not by the ordinary doctors, but by women especially devoted to the calling, who regard their profession as honorable and humanitary. — 1887
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A courtesy title, given in Britain and the Commonwealth to a cabinet minister, minister of state, or senator, and in the United States to the president, vice president, congresspeople, state governors and legislators, and mayors.
- Uncheered by friends, unhissed by foes, the honorable member blandly continued his speech […] — 1872
A courtesy title, given in the United Kingdom to all sons and daughters of viscounts and barons and to the younger sons of earls.

noun1

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A politician or other person who bears the title of "honorable".
- These included a reception for the Congress participants, given by the city of Barcelona in a 14th century palace, with guards making room for the mayor and other honorables, […] — 1959

forms

honourables · more honourable · most honourable

Phrases with honourable

honourable mention
A formal recognition given to a work or candidate of high merit that falls below the level of the main prizes or top honors in a competition, examination or award process.

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