Definition of Honourable
Adjective: honourable ó-nu-ru-bul or ón-ru-bul
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: honorable)
- Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
"honourable lawyers";
- honest, honorable [US]
- Worthy of being honoured; entitled to honour and respect
"an honourable man"; "led an honourable life"; "honourable service to his country";
- honorable [US]
- Adhering to ethical and moral principles
"followed the only honourable course of action"; "it seems honourable and right";
- ethical, honorable [US]
- Deserving of esteem and respect
"ruined the family's honourable name";
- estimable, good, honorable [US], respectable
See also:
honour
honourableness
Anagrams containing the word honourable
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