hon·or·a·ble /ˈɒnərəbəl/
1. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"
antonym: dishonest, dishonorable
2. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
synset: honorable, honourable
antonym: dishonorable, dishonourable
3. adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
synset: ethical, honorable, honourable
4. deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
synset: estimable, good, honorable, respectable
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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