honorable
Translation
honourable, respectable, upright
Examples
He was an honorable man who always told the truth.
He was an honourable man who always told the truth.
She made the honorable decision to resign.
She made the honourable decision to resign.
Grammar Patterns
((an honorable person/decision)) a person or decision deserving respect She is an honorable leader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upright, principled; Antonyms: dishonorable, corrupt
Etymology
From 'honor' + '-able' (capable of). Literally 'capable of being honoured'.
Memory Tips
An 'honorable' person is 'able' to have 'honor'.