honorable

honorable — adjective

1. A person, action, or quality that is honorable deserves praise and admiration be

1.形容詞B2
釋義

A person, action, or quality that is honorable deserves praise and admiration because it reflects good character, effort, or achievement.

例句

The judge was known for her honorable service to the community.

attributive use: honorable service

His honorable conduct during the crisis earned him the trust of everyone.

同義詞
  • respected

    focuses on the esteem others feel, not necessarily on moral character

  • reputable

    emphasizes having a proven good reputation in a community or field

  • worthy

    slightly weaker; simply means deserving of something good

  • admirable

    highlights specific praiseworthy actions rather than overall character

反義詞

文法句型

honorable + noun

be + honorable

用法筆記

This is the US spelling. The UK equivalent is 'honourable' — same meaning and pronunciation.

常見錯誤

❌He is an honorable.
✅He is an honorable man.
💡'Honorable' is an adjective and cannot stand alone as a noun to mean 'an honorable person.'

2. A formal title placed before the name of a person who holds a high official posi

2.形容詞B2
釋義

A formal title placed before the name of a person who holds a high official position, such as a judge, senator, cabinet member, or mayor.

例句

The Honorable Manuela Garcia will now preside over the court session.

title + full name before position

Please welcome the Honorable Dylan O'Brien, Mayor of Portland.

文法句型

the Honorable + full name + title/position

the Honorable + title + name

用法筆記

Always capitalized (Honorable) when used as a formal title before a name. In the US, this title is commonly used for federal and state judges, members of Congress, cabinet members, and mayors. In writing, it typically appears as 'the Honorable [Full Name].'

常見錯誤

❌The honorable judge Torres entered the room.
✅The Honorable Judge Torres entered the room.
💡When used as a title before a name, 'Honorable' must be capitalized.

3. An honorable person behaves in a way that is morally right, truthful, and fair,

3.形容詞B2
釋義

An honorable person behaves in a way that is morally right, truthful, and fair, choosing to do what is right even when it is difficult or costly.

例句

Esteban chose to do the honorable thing by admitting his mistake to the whole class.

collocation: the honorable thing (to do)

An honorable business owner always treats customers fairly and honestly.

同義詞
  • ethical

    more formal and specific to professional or systematic moral standards

  • upright

    emphasizes a steady, unwavering commitment to doing right

  • principled

    suggests action guided by a clear set of personal beliefs

  • honest

    narrower in scope, focusing on truthfulness rather than overall moral conduct

反義詞
  • dishonest

    specifically about lacking truthfulness

  • corrupt

    implies abuse of power or position for personal gain

文法句型

be + honorable

honorable + noun (thing, decision, intentions)

用法筆記

Common in the phrase 'the honorable thing to do,' which describes a morally correct course of action that often requires personal sacrifice or courage.

常見錯誤

❌He did an honorable.
✅He did the honorable thing.
💡'Honorable' cannot be used as a noun on its own; it needs a noun like 'thing,' 'act,' or 'choice.'