( BrE ) ( NAmE hon·or·able ) / ˈɒnərəbl; NAmE ˈɑːnə-/ adjective
1.
deserving respect and admiration :
a long and honourable career in government
They managed an honourable 2–2 draw.
With a few honourable exceptions , the staff were found to be incompetent.
2.
showing high moral standards :
an honourable man
3.
allowing sb to keep their good name and the respect of others :
an honourable compromise
They urged her to do the honourable thing and resign.
He received an honourable discharge from the army.
OPP dishonourable
4.
the Honourable ( abbr. Hon ) [ only before noun ] (in Britain) a title used by a child of some ranks of the nobility
5.
the / my Honourable ... ( abbr. Hon ) [ only before noun ] (in Britain), a title used by Members of Parliament when talking about or to another Member during a debate :
If my Honourable Friend would give me a chance to answer, ...
6.
( abbr. Hon ) a title of respect used by an official of high rank :
the Honorable Alan Simpson, US senator
—compare Right Honourable
HELP NOTE : Use an , not a , before honourable.
► hon·our·ably ( BrE ) ( NAmE hon·or·ably ) / -əbli; NAmE / adverb :
to behave honourably
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : via Old French from Latin honorabilis , from honor honour.