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honorably

hon·or·a·ble
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [on-er-uh-buh l]
    • /ˈɒn ər ə bəl/
    • /ˈɒn.ər.ə.bli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [on-er-uh-buh l]
    • /ˈɒn ər ə bəl/

Definitions of honorably word

  • adjective honorably in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men. 1
  • adjective honorably of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished. 1
  • adjective honorably worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable. 1
  • adjective honorably bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor. 1
  • adjective honorably (initial capital letter) (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.) British. (used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) Abbreviation: Hon. 1
  • noun honorably Alternative spelling of honourably. 1
See all 6 definitions of honorably

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Origin of honorably

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English hono(u)rable < Anglo-French (Middle French honorable) < Latin honōrābilis. See honor, -able

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Parts of speech for Honorably

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Honorably

honorably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for honorably

adv honorably

  • justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
  • fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
  • virtuously — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.

adverb honorably

  • morally — in a moral manner.
  • uprightly — erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
  • nobly — in a noble manner.
  • worthily — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
  • ethically — In an ethical manner.
All 15 Synonyms of honorably

Antonyms for honorably

adverb honorably

  • immorally — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
  • shamefully — causing shame: shameful behavior.

adjective honorably

All 3 Antonyms of honorably

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Related words

  • emerita

    (of a woman who is the former holder of an office, especially a female college professor) having retired but allowed to retain her title as an honor.

  • emeritus

    (of the former holder of an office, esp. a college professor) Having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor.

  • general discharge

    a discharge from military service of a person who has served honorably but who has not met all the conditions of an honorable discharge.

  • honorable discharge

    a discharge from military service of a person who has fulfilled obligations efficiently, honorably, and faithfully.

  • national cemetery

    a cemetery, maintained by the U.S. government, for persons who have served honorably in the armed forces.
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