Meaning & use
honorably
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In a manner that upholds honesty, integrity, and respect for moral principles.
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He served in the military for twenty years and was honorably discharged.
The negotiators agreed to resolve the dispute honorably, without resorting to threats.
A note on using this word
It appears often in the fixed phrase "honorably discharged," a formal military designation indicating a service member left duty with a clean record.
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Words with an opposite meaning
dishonorablyshamefully
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