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

Both shows make use of the parody defense, of course, that being the sly way for comedic artists to cash in on someone else’s intellectual property by insisting that their motives are honorably satirical. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 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

Rush had been in the Navy but was honorably discharged in 2015, the affidavit says. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 27 May 2026

Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, the district-court judge and one of the few trial participants who managed to acquit herself honorably, told them to suck it up. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026