Main Entry: hon·or·able

Pronunciation: \ˈä-nər-(ə-)bəl, ˈän-rə-\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : deserving of honor
2 a : of great renown : illustrious b : entitled to honor —used as a title for the children of certain British noblemen and for various government officials
3 : performed or accompanied with marks of honor or respect
4 a : attesting to creditable conduct b : consistent with an untarnished reputation <an honorable withdrawal>
5 : characterized by integrity : guided by a high sense of honor and duty

synonyms see upright

— hon·or·abil·i·ty \ˌän-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌä-nə-\ noun

— hon·or·able·ness \ˈän-rə-bəl-nəs, ˈä-nə-\ noun

— hon·or·ably \-blē\ adverb