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hon·or·a·ble
 honorable
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
If something is honorable, it deserves respect. It is decent and proper. If a person has an honorable way of life, their way of life is nothing to be ashamed of.
The president thanked the soldiers for their honorable service to the country.My mom says that teaching is one of the most honorable professions.- synonyms:
- decent
- similar words:
- proper
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| definition 2: |
If a person is honorable, they live according to the principles that they believe in. They believe in things like being honest, being loyal, keeping promises, and treating other people fairly.
The man could have kept the money he found, but he was an honorable person and returned it to the woman who dropped her purse.The police chief was honorable and refused to take any bribes.- antonyms:
- corrupt
- similar words:
- decent
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| related words: |
good, honest, noble, religious |
| derivation: |
honorably (adv.) |
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