Thesaurus: honorable

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1. a. Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.
2. a. High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.
3. a. Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive.
4. a. Conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds.
5. a. Worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude.
6. a. Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; an honorable burial.
7. a. Of reputable association or use; respectable.
8. a. An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.
9. adj. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth
10. adj. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
11. adj. adhering to ethical and moral principles
12. adj. deserving of esteem and respect