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honourable::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | honorable |
| Derivation | honourableness |
Examples of honourable
honourable
Churchill was an honourable exception, but most Tories wanted to appease Hitler.
From the guardian.co.uk
And finally, an honourable shout out to the amazing hair created by James Pecis.
From the guardian.co.uk
We invite all honourable members to support our low-tax plan for jobs and growth.
From the bloomberg.com
This is why the origin of the PIRA as a force of defence was an honourable thing.
From the guardian.co.uk
That is an openly stated and honourable aim with which one can agree or disagree.
From the economist.com
His courage stands in honourable contrast to the attitude of Greek officialdom.
From the independent.co.uk
Others, such as Emel Mathlouthi and Bendir Man, also deserve honourable mentions.
From the guardian.co.uk
The important issue here is will British Justice System be fair and honourable.
From the guardian.co.uk
I made the decision to get out with an honourable discharge and try something new.
From the him.uk.msn.com
- Honorable: worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
- Ethical: adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
- (honourableness) honorableness: the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor
- (honourably) honorably: with honor; "he was honorably discharged after many years of service"
- The prefix The Honourable or The Honorable (abbreviated to "The Hon." or formerly "The Hon'ble") is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.
- (honourably) In a honourable manner
- Members who have met certain requirements may, upon application to the Governor, retain the title 'Honourable' in front of their name for life.
