DictionaryhonorableWorthy of respect
adjective

honorable

AH-nur-uh-bul/ˈɑːnərəbl/

Worthy of respect for integrity or standing.

She makes the honorable choice and returns the money she finds.

A woman returning a lost wallet with visible cash intact to its relieved owner, honest action and mutual respect clear, unlettered items.
Etymology

Honorable first described someone worthy of being honored or respected. Its moral sense developed toward honesty, good faith, and just conduct—the qualities that make a person deserve respect.

In context

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doing finance business banking and so forth and simply says that it's that it's honorable as long as it's done and he describes it in detail as long as it is done with honesty
Natalie Zemon Davis, Commentary: The Politics of Obligation (2014)

More examples

  • His honorable intentions do not excuse his poor judgment.
  • She receives an honorable discharge after years of military service.
  • The letter is addressed to the Honorable Maria Lopez.

Forms

honorable · more honorable · most honorable

honor noun — Respect earned through character or achievement.

honorably adverb — In a morally upright or respectable way.

Similar words

honest
Emphasizes truthfulness rather than broader moral character or social standing.
upright
Focuses on strict moral principles rather than rank or prestige.
respectable
Often reflects social approval rather than proven moral integrity.