honorable (Amer.)
adj.
deserving of respect and admiration; trustworthy, reliable, upright, principled (also honourable)
n.
one who is honest or principled; one who holds the title of Honorable (title of respect given to certain high-ranking officials; British courtesy title given to the children of peers below the rank of Marquis)
The Honourable
The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable (abbreviated to "The Hon." or formerly "The Hon'ble") is a title of quality attached to the names of certain classes of persons.
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honorable
Adjective
1. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"; "an honest wage"; "honest weight"
(synonym) honest
(similar) downright
(see-also) direct
2. showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
(synonym) honourable
(antonym) dishonorable, dishonourable
(similar) august, revered, venerable
(see-also) honest
(attribute) honorableness, honourableness
3. used as a title of respect; "my honorable colleague"; "our worthy commanding officer"
(synonym) honourable
(similar) worthy
4. adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone"
(synonym) ethical, honourable, moral
(similar) right
5. deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
(synonym) estimable, good, respectable
(similar) reputable
honorable
adj.
honorable, respectable; creditable, reputable, decent
honorable
adj.
honorable; worshipful