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