honorable

• Qui mérite le respect et l'admiration, ou qui fait preuve de dignité et de droiture morale.

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.

   qui mérite le respect

   • 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.

   Synonymesadmirablecreditableestimablemeritoriousnoblereputablerespectablerespecteduprightworthy

   Antonymescontemptibledespicabledishonorabledisreputableignobleshameful

2. Title of respectB2formal

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

   Titre honorifique

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

   Synonymesreverendvenerableworshipful