Honorably: meaning, definitions and examples
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honorably
[ หษn.ษ.rษ.bli ]
used in a formal context
In a manner that is deserving of respect or high esteem.
Synonyms
dignified, nobly, respectfully.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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honorably |
Used when describing actions or behavior that follow moral principles and show high ethical standards. Often used in formal contexts.
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respectfully |
Used when someone shows regard, consideration, and politeness towards others. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
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dignified |
Used to describe someone or something that has a calm demeanor and commands respect. Often found in formal or solemn settings.
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nobly |
Used when referring to actions or behavior that show high moral principles, often involving bravery or selflessness. Commonly used in historical or literary contexts.
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Examples of usage
- She conducted herself honorably throughout the entire ordeal.
- He served his country honorably in the military.
- The award was given to him honorably for his exceptional achievements.
- The team played honorably, despite losing the game.
- His actions were seen as honorably courageous by his peers.
Translations
Translations of the word "honorably" in other languages:
๐ต๐น honrosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเคพเคจเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช ehrenvoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan hormat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะตัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ honorowo
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ชใๆใฃใฆ (ใใใใใใฃใฆ)
๐ซ๐ท honorablement
๐ช๐ธ honorablemente
๐น๐ท onurlu bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ช ์๋กญ๊ฒ (๋ช ์๋กญ๊ฒ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤestnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤestne
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ่ฃๅฐ (ๅ ๆฆฎๅฐ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤastno
๐ฎ๐ธ heiรฐarlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัะผะตัะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษrษflษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ honorablemente
Etymology
The word 'honorably' originates from the Middle English word 'honurable', meaning deserving of honor or respect. Over time, it evolved into the modern term 'honorably', which is commonly used in formal language to describe actions or behavior that are considered respectable or noble.
See also: dishonor, dishonorable, dishonorably, dishonored, honorable, honored, honorees, honoring, honors, unhonored.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,512, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17509 spitting
- 17510 wholeheartedly
- 17511 rend
- 17512 honorably
- 17513 overdose
- 17514 transgressions
- 17515 aggravation
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