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adj. - Worthy of being respected adj. - Adhering to ethical and moral principles; Used as a title of respect.

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Usage examples (39)
  • Not many MPs are given the title honourable these days.
  • There was one ship, in particular, to which they called his honourable attention.
  • They defended teeth and even claws, which they described as honourable weapons of immemorial antiquity.
  • They may in time do something that shall make their new title honourable, but at present they are bitterly ashamed, and the man who calls them
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