English adjective: honorable | |||
| 1. | honorable not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent | ||
| Samples | Honest lawyers. Honest reporting. | ||
| Synonyms | honest | ||
| Similar | downright | ||
| See also | artless, direct, echt, genuine, honorable, honourable, ingenuous, sincere, square, straight, true, trustworthy, trusty | ||
| Antonyms | dishonest, dishonorable | ||
| 2. | honorable worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect | ||
| Samples | An honorable man. Led an honorable life. Honorable service to his country. | ||
| Synonyms | honourable | ||
| Similar | august, laureate, revered, time-honored, time-honoured, venerable | ||
| See also | honest, honorable, just, moral, noble, reputable, worthy | ||
| Attribute | honorableness, honourableness | ||
| Antonyms | dishonorable, dishonourable | ||
| 3. | honorable adhering to ethical and moral principles | ||
| Samples | It seems ethical and right. Followed the only honorable course of action. | ||
| Synonyms | ethical, honourable | ||
| Similar | right | ||
| Antonyms | wrong | ||
| 4. | honorable deserving of esteem and respect | ||
| Samples | All respectable companies give guarantees. Ruined the family's good name. | ||
| Synonyms | estimable, good, respectable | ||
| Similar | reputable | ||
| Antonyms | disreputable | ||