Part of speech: Adjective
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
Example: an honorable man; led an honorable life; honorable service to his country
Honest, Respectable, Honourable, Good, Ethical
The word "honorable" comes from Latin honōrābilis. It started in Old French honorable. Then it appeared in Middle English honourable. Many other languages have similar words:.
honor – A related word in the same word family.
-able – A related word in the same word family.
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.