honourable
Translation
honorable, respectable, principled
Examples
He was an honourable man.
He was an honorable man.
It was the only honourable course of action.
It was the only honorable course of action.
Grammar Patterns
((an honorable sb./sth.)) a respectable (person/thing) He was an honorable man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respectable, upright, principled; Antonyms: dishonorable, corrupt
Etymology
From 'honor' + '-able', meaning 'worthy of honor'. Note the British spelling 'honourable'.
Memory Tips
Someone 'honorable' is 'able' to have 'honor'.