Meaning & use

honorable

adjective·Academic

Deserving respect because of good moral character, honesty, or fairness.

See it in a sentence

He made the honorable decision to admit his mistake publicly.

The judge is known throughout the city as an honorable and fair man.

A note on using this word

"Honorable" is also used as a formal title before the names of certain officials, such as judges or members of parliament.

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Words with an opposite meaning

dishonorabledisgraceful

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