honorific

UK
/ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/
US
/ˌɑːnəˈrɪfɪk/
honorificnoun
honorifics
pl
UK
/ˌɒn.əˈrɪf.ɪk/
US
/ˌɑː.nəˈrɪf.ɪk/
Countable noun meaning a title or form of address conveying respect
Traduzioni
honorifiqueEn linguistique, pour un titre, un mot ou une forme grammaticale marquant le respect.
"-san" is an honorific commonly attached to names in Japanese.
« -san » est un honorifique couramment ajouté aux noms en japonais.
Definizioni
A title, word, or grammatical form used to express respect or esteem toward the person addressed or referred to.
"-san" is an honorific commonly attached to names in Japanese.
Sinonimi
title of honor
honorary title
term of address
form of address
honorific title
honorificadjective
more honorific
Comp.
most honorific
Super.
UK
/ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/
US
/ˌɑːnəˈrɪfɪk/
Traduzioni
She received an honorific title for her service.
Elle a reçu un titre honorifique pour son service.
Definizioni
Conveying or conferring honor or respect.
The title 'Doctor' is an honorific term used to show respect for someone who has earned a doctoral degree.
Used to denote a title or form of address that conveys esteem or respect when used in speaking to or about a person.
In many cultures, 'Your Excellency' is an honorific title used for high-ranking officials.