Honorable

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnərəbəl/

Definitions of honorable

adjective Describing someone or something that is deserving of respect or admiration; possessing a high moral character

Example Sentences

A1 He is an honorable man.

A2 She received an honorable mention in the art competition.

B1 The judge commended the defendant for his honorable behavior during the trial.

B2 The soldier was awarded the Medal of Honor for his honorable service in the war.

C1 The professor was known for his honorable conduct both in and out of the classroom.

C2 The CEO was praised for her honorable leadership and ethical business practices.

Examples of honorable in a Sentence

formal The honorable judge presided over the court case with integrity and wisdom.

informal I heard the honorable mayor will be attending the charity event tonight.

slang Yo, did you see the honorable professor's outfit today? It was on point!

figurative Her dedication to her work is truly honorable, like a knight in shining armor.

Grammatical Forms of honorable

• past tense: honored
• plural: honorable
• comparative: more honorable
• superlative: most honorable
• present tense: honors
• future tense: will honor
• perfect tense: has honored
• continuous tense: is honoring
• singular: honorable
• positive degree: honorable
• infinitive: to honor
• gerund: honoring
• participle: honored

Origin and Evolution of honorable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'honorable' originated from the Latin word 'honorabilis', which was derived from 'honor', meaning dignity or respect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'honorable' has evolved to connote a sense of moral integrity, honesty, and uprightness in addition to its original meaning of deserving respect or admiration.