Definitions for honorable
ˈɒn ər ə bəlhon·or·able

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. honest, honorableadjective

   not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

   "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"

2. honorable, honourableadjective

   worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

   "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"

3. ethical, honorable, honourableadjective

   adhering to ethical and moral principles

   "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"

4. estimable, good, honorable, respectableadjective

   deserving of esteem and respect

   "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. honorableadjective

   Worthy of respect; respectable.

2. Etymology: From the honorable, honurable, from the honorabilis, from honoro; cognate with the onorabile and with the and ⁽ᵒᶜ⁾ ⁽ᵉˢ⁾.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. honorable

   The Honourable (British English) or The Honorable (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: Hon., Hon'ble, or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. honorable

   Honorable generally refers to someone who displays high moral standards, honesty, integrity, and fairness in their actions and dealings. An honorable person is often regarded with great respect for their ethical behaviors, principles, and for treating others with dignity and respect. It also applies to a reputable or prestigious position, title, or distinction granted to someone.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Honorableadjective

   worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious

2. Honorableadjective

   high-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation

3. Honorableadjective

   proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive

4. Honorableadjective

   conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds

5. Honorableadjective

   worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude

6. Honorableadjective

   performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; an honorable burial

7. Honorableadjective

   of reputable association or use; respectable

8. Honorableadjective

   an epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman

9. Etymology: [F. honorable, L. honorabilis.]

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HONORABLE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Honorable is ranked #82613 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Honorable surname appeared 228 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Honorable.
   
   94.3% or 215 total occurrences were Black.
   3.5% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.1% or 5 total occurrences were White.

How to pronounce honorable?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say honorable in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of honorable in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of honorable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of honorable in a Sentence

1. Pamela Talkin:

   Oyez ! Oyez ! Oyez ! , all persons having business before the Honorable, the Supreme Court of the United States, are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the court is now sitting. God save the United States and this Honorable Court.

2. Henry Clay:

   Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

3. Thomas Piketty:

   I refuse this nomination because I don't think it's up to a government to say who is honorable, they would do better to focus on reviving growth in France and Europe.

4. India Walton:

   Every ad that he comes out with is an attack on me and making people feel afraid of me or attempting to do so, an honorable campaign would be him sharing the plans that he has for the future of Buffalo. An honorable plan would be him owning up to the fact that he disrespected Buffalo voters by not running a primary contest.

5. Hilmar Orn Hilmarsson:

   There is nothing remotely satanic or demonic in this, this is a very gentle movement on how to be a good friend, good to your family and an honorable person.

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