HONOURABLE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word honourable. (close relations)
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 | ||||||||