honored
Translation
honoured, proud, respected
Examples
I feel honored to be here tonight.
I feel honoured to be here tonight.
She is an honored guest at the ceremony.
She is an honoured guest at the ceremony.
Grammar Patterns
((to feel honored to do sth.)) to feel proud and pleased to do (sth.) I feel honored to accept this award.
((an honored guest)) a respected and important guest He was an honored guest at the dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proud, pleased, respected; Antonyms: dishonored, shamed
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to honor'. It describes the state of having received honour.
Memory Tips
If someone 'honors' you, you feel 'honored'.