honorable

/ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/adjective

Deserving admiration and respect; morally upright.

Example sentences

“Admitting his mistake was the honorable thing to do.”
“He was an honorable man who always kept his promises.”

Spelled 'honourable' in British English. Also a formal title of respect for judges and legislators.

Synonyms for honorable

honest
upright
principled
ethical
decent

Antonyms

dishonorable
dishonest
unprincipled

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Related words

nefariousExtremely bad or dishonest; involving evil or crime.nobleHaving good moral qualities, such as honesty, generosity, and courage, especially when helping others.hospitableWarm, friendly, and generous toward visitors and guests.humbleNot boastful; having a modest opinion of your own importance.imaginativeFull of creativity; good at coming up with new and original ideas.impartialFair to everyone involved; not favoring one side over another.