Synonyms of honorably

honorably

adverb

as in heroically

in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals

their sons died honorably, fighting a war to preserve freedom for future generations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heroically
• nobly
• courageously
• greatly
• magnanimously
• gallantly
• venerably
• grandly
• bravely
• magnificently
• high-mindedly
• greatheartedly
• majestically
• loftily
• valiantly
• chivalrously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dishonorably
• basely
• ignobly
• abominably
• wretchedly
• nastily
• pitiably
• hatefully
• despicably
• contemptibly
• detestably
• currishly
• sorrily
• degenerately

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of honorably

Nash was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 2016 and worked as a contractor overseas, teaching pilots to fly F-15. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Bowen remained in the Marines until August 1946, when he was honorably discharged. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Park was flown back home, honorably discharged and awarded a Purple Heart. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Both congressmen honorably served in the Middle East, while Moulton has promoted his veteran status during his Senate campaign. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

To be absolutely clear, nobody, except maybe Melanie, is behaving honorably here, but a good Love Island story line isn’t measured in admirable behavior; it is measured in juice — and Melanie, Corbin, Kenzie, and Caleb have it. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Hennis, who had honorably left the Army in 2004, was recalled to active duty and tried again in military court where he was convicted and sentenced to die. — Steve Beynon, ABC News, 6 June 2026

Rush was honorably discharged a decade earlier, in February 2015, as a lieutenant (O-3), according to court documents. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026

He then was drafted by the Army but was honorably discharged almost two years later. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026