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hon·or·a·ble
 honorable
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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
deserving of respect or consideration.
Farming is honorable work.- antonyms:
- disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, shabby
- similar words:
- credible, decent, respectable
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| definition 2: |
principled; virtuous.
A truly honorable man, he remained loyal to his friends and his beliefs.He was always honorable in the way he treated his employees.- antonyms:
- corrupt, dishonorable, rotten
- similar words:
- righteous
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admirable, celebrated, chivalrous, dignified, favorable, good, high-minded, honest, honor, just, laudable, meritorious, noble, prominent, religious, righteous |
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| derivation: |
honorably (adv.) |
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