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(adjective) showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" |
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Synonyms: honourable |
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Antonyms: dishonorable |
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(satellite adjective) used as a title of respect; "my honorable colleague"; "our worthy commanding officer" |
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Synonyms: honourable |
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(adjective) not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"; "an honest wage"; "honest weight" |
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Synonyms: honest |
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(satellite adjective) adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone" |
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Synonyms: ethical, honourable, moral |
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(satellite adjective) deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name" |
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Synonyms: estimable, good, respectable |
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