honourable meaning

UK /ˈɒnərəbəl/ US /ˈɑnɚəbəl/ 4 syllables

honourable (adjective): worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect.

Spelling: honourable (British) · honorable (American)

honourable has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

honourable as an adjective

  1. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
    • an honorable man
    • led an honorable life
    • honorable service to his country

    Synonyms: honorable

    Similar: august, laureate, time-honored

    Related forms: honourableness

  2. adhering to ethical and moral principles
    • it seems ethical and right
    • followed the only honorable course of action

    Synonyms: ethical, honorable

    Similar: right

    Related forms: honourableness

How to pronounce honourable

honourable is pronounced /ˈɒnərəbəl/ in British English and /ˈɑnɚəbəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with honourable

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in LE · 10-letter words

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