honorable

honorable has 12 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• a.. Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.
• a.. High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.
• a.. Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive.
• a.. Conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds.
• a.. Worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude.
• a.. Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; an honorable burial.
• a.. Of reputable association or use; respectable.
• a.. An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.
• a.. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"
• a.. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
• a.. deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
• a.. adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"