honorable

• Wird im amerikanischen Englisch verwendet, um jemanden oder etwas zu beschreiben, der oder das Respekt und Bewunderung verdient. Bezeichnet auch eine Person mit hohen moralischen Grundsätzen und ehrenhaftem Verhalten.

Used in American English to describe someone or something that is worthy of respect and admiration.

1. Deserving respectB2formal

   Worthy of honor, respect, or admiration due to high moral standards.

   Ehrenwert

   • He is an honorable man who always keeps his promises.
   • Serving in the military is considered an honorable profession.
   • She received an honorable mention for her essay.

   Synonymeadmirablecreditableestimablemeritoriousnoblereputablerespectablerespecteduprightworthy

   Antonymecontemptibledespicabledishonorabledisreputableignobleshameful

2. Title of respectB2formal

   Used as a title for certain officials, judges, or members of nobility.

   Ehrenwert

   • The Honorable Judge Smith presided over the case.
   • Please address the ambassador as 'The Honorable'.
   • The Honorable Mayor gave a speech at the ceremony.

   Synonymereverendvenerableworshipful