honorable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Deserving of honor or respect; worthy of praise or admiration.

  - "The honest and honorable actions of the soldier were recognized with a medal."
  - "The judge's impartiality and honorable conduct inspired respect among the jury."

• Noun

  A title or form of address signifying respect or rank.

  - "The knight was addressed as 'Sir' as a mark of respect and honor."
  - "The honorable title 'Doctor' is used before the name of a medical professional."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

contemptible , despicable , mean

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Synonyms

Hon'ble , Hon. , noble , venerable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with honorable
admirable , stable , contemplable , tablable , malleable

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Variants

List of all variants of honorable that leads to same result
honorabilities , honorability , honorable , honorableness , honorablenesses , honorably , honor , honour , honourable , honouraries , honourary , honoured , honouring , honours , honorable mention , honorable mentions

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Etymology

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From Old French onor, honor, from Latin honos 'honor, respect, dignity, wealth'; akin to honos 'pleasing, delighting'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'honorable' is often used as a title of respect for judges, politicians, and other public figures.

2. In the United States, members of the House of Representatives are addressed as 'The Honorable' during debates and formal proceedings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

2. Morality: Conformity to standards of right and good conduct.

3. Respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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Culture

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In literature, 'honorable' is often used to describe characters who act with integrity and morality, such as Sir Lancelot in Arthurian legends. In art, depictions of honorable figures are common in religious and mythological works. In music, honorable mentions or awards are given to recognize exceptional talent or achievement.

How to Memorize "honorable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person receiving an award or recognition for their honorable actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'honorable' with words like 'respect', 'admirable', and 'integrity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Honor' stands for 'Having Others Respect' to help remember the definition.

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