| 单词 | honorable |
| 释义 | honorable —honorableness, n. —honorably, adv. /on"euhr euh beuhl/, adj. 1. in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men. 2. of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished. 3. worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable. 4. bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor. 5. (cap.) a. (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.) b. Brit. (used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) Abbr.: Hon. [1300-50; ME hono(u)rable < AF (MF honorable) < L honorabilis. See HONOR, -ABLE] Syn. 1. honest, noble, just. Ant. 1. ignoble. |
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