honorable

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honorable Definition

• (a) not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"; "an honest wage"; "honest weight"
• (a) showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
• (s) used as a title of respect; "my honorable colleague"; "our worthy commanding officer"
• (s) adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone"
• (s) deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family''s good name"

honorable Synonyms

• estimable
• ethical
• good
• honest
• honorable
• honourable
• moral
• respectable