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honourable

UK
/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
US
/ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/

Translations

honourableadjective
more honourable
Comp.
most honourable
Super.
UK
/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
US
/ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
He was known as an honourable man who always kept his promises.
Il était connu comme un homme respectable qui tenait toujours ses promesses.
honnêteAu sens moral : qui agit selon des principes éthiques.
She made an honourable decision to return the lost wallet to its owner.
Elle a pris une décision honnête en rendant le portefeuille perdu à son propriétaire.
honorableAu sens de quelque chose qui mérite l’honneur ou la reconnaissance ; emploi fréquent dans l’expression militaire.
The soldier received an honourable discharge after years of dedicated service.
Le soldat a reçu une libération honorable après des années de service dévoué.
honorableTitre de courtoisie placé devant certains noms d’officiels ou de dignitaires.
We had lunch with the Honourable Judge Robertson.
Nous avons déjeuné avec l’honorable juge Robertson.
Synonyms
noble
upright
worthy
respectable
principled
ethical
virtuous
reputable
Antonyms
dishonourable
honourablenoun
honourables
pl
UK
/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
US
/ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bəl/
Used, chiefly in parliamentary and formal contexts, as a noun referring to a person entitled to the courtesy title "Honourable".
honorableEmploi nominal dans un titre de courtoisie.
The Honourables rose to address the speaker.
Les honorables se sont levés pour s’adresser au président.
Synonyms
the Honourable
Hon.
titleholder
honorary title holder
parliamentarian
member of parliament (MP)
peer

Definitions

honourableadjective
Deserving of respect or high regard; having a good reputation.
He was known as an honourable man who always kept his promises.
Adhering to ethical and moral principles; having integrity.
She made an honourable decision to return the lost wallet to its owner.
Worthy of honor and recognition; bringing or deserving honor.
The soldier received an honourable discharge after years of dedicated service.
Used as a courtesy title before the names of certain officials and dignitaries.
We had lunch with the Honourable Judge Robertson.
honourablenoun
A person who holds or is entitled to the courtesy title "Honourable."
The Honourables rose to address the speaker.
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