honoured
Translation
honored, proud, respected
Examples
I feel very honoured to be here today.
I feel very honored to be here today.
She is an honoured guest at our ceremony.
She is an honored guest at our ceremony.
Grammar Patterns
((to feel honored to-inf)) to feel proud and pleased to do (sth.) I feel very honored to be here today.
((an honored sb.)) a respected (person) She is an honored guest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: respected, esteemed, proud; Antonyms: dishonored, shamed
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to honor', used as an adjective. Note the British spelling 'honoured'.
Memory Tips
If you are 'honored', someone has given you 'honor'.