Associations to the word «Honourable»

Wiktionary

HONOURABLE, adjective. (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable

Dictionary definition

HONOURABLE, adjective. Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country".
HONOURABLE, adjective. Adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.