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HONOURABLE Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word honourable. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word honourable. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for HONOURABLE

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ethical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

• conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior

adjective satellite

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

noble
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times

• having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character

noun

• a titled peer of the realm

adjective satellite

• impressive in size, manner, or appearance

• inert especially toward oxygen

venerable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impressive by reason of age

• profoundly honored

decent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• conforming to conventions of sexual behavior

adverb

• in the right manner; correctly; suitably

adjective satellite

• socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

• sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public

• observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress

• meeting requirements

dignified
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

adjective satellite

• having or showing self-esteem

estimable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deserving of respect or high regard

adjective satellite

• deserving of esteem and respect

• may be computed or estimated

fair
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

• (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines

noun

• a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

• gathering of producers to promote business

• a competitive exhibition of farm products

• a sale of miscellany; often for charity

adverb

• in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

• without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner

adjective satellite

• not excessive or extreme

• very pleasing to the eye

• lacking exceptional quality or ability

• attractively feminine

• (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

• free of clouds or rain

• (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored

verb

• join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

gallant
adjectiveadj
noun

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

• a man who attends or escorts a woman

adjective satellite

• unflinching in battle or action

• lively and spirited

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

• being attentive to women like an ideal knight

honest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

adjective satellite

• without dissimulation; frank

• worthy of being depended on

• without pretensions

• not forged

• gained or earned without cheating or stealing

illustrious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• widely known and esteemed

• having or conferring glory

just
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

• fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

• free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

adverb

• and nothing more

• indicating exactness or preciseness

• only a moment ago

• (used for emphasis) absolutely

• only a very short time before

• possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)

• exactly at this moment or the moment described

• by a little

adjective satellite

• of moral excellence

moral
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

noun

• the significance of a story or event

adjective satellite

• psychological rather than physical or tangible in effect

principled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality

reliable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of reliance or trust

adjective satellite

• worthy of being depended on

• conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

reputable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a good reputation

respectable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

adjective satellite

• deserving of esteem and respect

• large in amount or extent or degree

righteous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

adjective satellite

• morally justified

trustworthy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of trust or belief

adjective satellite

• taking responsibility for one's conduct and obligations

upright
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• upright in position or posture

noun

• a vertical structural member as a post or stake

• a piano with a vertical sounding board

adjective satellite

• in a vertical position; not sloping

• of moral excellence

valiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing valor

Best Hypernyms For HONOURABLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for honourable, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
admirable commendable distinguished reputable upright

Alternatives for ETHICAL

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