honorific

• Qualifie un mot, un titre ou une forme grammaticale qui exprime le respect, la déférence ou l'honneur.

Describes a word, title, or grammatical form that conveys respect, esteem, or honor.

1. Conferring or showing honor or respectC1formal

   Used to describe language, titles, or forms of address that convey respect, esteem, or high regard for the person being addressed or referred to.

   honorifique

   • In many cultures, using an honorific title like 'Dr.' or 'Sir' is a sign of respect.
   • The honorific language used in the ceremony reflected the importance of the occasion.
   • Japanese has a complex system of honorific speech to show politeness.

   Synonymescourteousdeferentialpoliterespectfulreverential

   Antonymescontemptuousdemeaningdisparagingdisrespectfulinsultingpejorativescornful

• Nom désignant un titre, une forme d'adresse ou une forme grammaticale exprimant le respect, la politesse ou la déférence sociale.

A noun referring to a title, form of address, or grammatical form that conveys respect, politeness, or social deference.

1. Expression of respectB2formal

   A title, word, or phrase used to show respect or politeness when addressing or referring to someone.

   Titre honorifique

   • In Japanese, 'san' is a common honorific used after names.
   • The professor was addressed with the honorific 'Dr.'
   • Using the correct honorific is important in formal correspondence.

   Synonymesappellationdesignationtitle