transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈä-nər-(ə-)bəl, ˈän-rə- ]
adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : deserving of honor
2.
a. : of great renown : illustrious
b. : entitled to honor — used as a title for the children of certain British noblemen and for various government officials
3. : performed or accompanied with marks of honor or respect
4.
a. : attesting to creditable conduct
b. : consistent with an untarnished reputation
an honorable withdrawal
5. : characterized by integrity : guided by a high sense of honor and duty
Synonyms: see upright
• hon·or·abil·i·ty ˌän-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌä-nə- noun
• hon·or·able·ness ˈän-rə-bəl-nəs, ˈä-nə- noun
• hon·or·ably -blē adverb