honourable Definition and Meaning in English (honourable definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Honourable definition: Deserving or winning honour and respect due to good character or high moral standards.

Definitions of Honourable

  1. 1adjective(formal)

    Deserving or winning honour and respect due to good character or high moral standards.

  2. 2adjective

    Bringing credit or distinction to a person or group.

Example Sentences

“He is an honourable man who always keeps his promises.”

“It was an honourable defeat, as they fought bravely.”

Inflected Word Forms

gerundhonouring
nounhonour
adjectivehonoured
adverbhonourably

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Honourable definition: Deserving or winning honour and respect due to good character or high moral standards.
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'Honourable' translates to 'honourable' in English. Honourable definition: Deserving or winning honour and respect due to good character or high moral standards.
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