Honored

Pronunciation: /ˈɑnərd/

Definitions of honored

verb to regard or treat with respect or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 I am honored to meet you.

A2 She was honored with a special award for her achievements.

B1 They honored their ancestors by participating in traditional ceremonies.

B2 The president was honored with a state banquet during his visit.

C1 The renowned scientist was honored with a lifetime achievement award.

C2 The artist was honored with a retrospective exhibition of her work.

adjective highly respected or esteemed

Example Sentences

A1 I am honored to be invited to the party.

A2 She felt honored to receive the award.

B1 He was honored with a medal for his bravery.

B2 The professor was honored for his contributions to the field of science.

C1 The renowned author was honored with a lifetime achievement award.

C2 She was honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Examples of honored in a Sentence

formal I am deeply honored to receive this prestigious award for my contributions to the field.

informal I feel so honored that you chose me to be your maid of honor!

slang I was totally honored to be invited to the party, it was lit!

figurative The artist felt honored as the colors on the canvas came together in perfect harmony.

Grammatical Forms of honored

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

Origin and Evolution of honored

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'honored' originated from the Old French word 'honorer' which came from the Latin word 'honorare'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century to convey respect and admiration, the word 'honored' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being esteemed or privileged.