honored

[ on-erd ]
/ ˈɒn ərd /

adjective

held in honor; highly respected: our honored guests; an honored member of the community.

Origin of honored

First recorded in 1350–1450; honor + -ed2

Definition for honored (2 of 2)

honor
[ on-er ]
/ ˈɒn ər /

noun

verb (used with object)

adjective

of, relating to, or noting honor.
Also especially British, hon·our.

Origin of honor

1150–1200; (noun) Middle English ( h)on(o)ur < Anglo-French (Old French ( h)onor, onur) < Latin honōr- (stem of honor, earlier honōs); (v.) Middle English < Anglo-French ( h)on(o)urer < Latin honōrāre, derivative of honor

synonym study for honor

1. Honor, honesty, integrity, sincerity refer to the highest moral principles and the absence of deceit or fraud. Honor denotes a fine sense of, and a strict conformity to, what is considered morally right or due: a high sense of honor; on one's honor. Honesty denotes the presence of probity and particularly the absence of deceit or fraud, especially in business dealings: uncompromising honesty and trustworthiness. Integrity indicates a soundness of moral principle that no power or influence can impair: a man of unquestioned integrity and dependability. Sincerity implies absence of dissimulation or deceit, and a strong adherence to truth: His sincerity was evident in every word. 3. Honor, consideration, distinction refer to the regard in which one is held by others. Honor suggests a combination of liking and respect: His colleagues held him in great honor. Consideration suggests honor because of proved worth: a man worthy of the highest consideration. Distinction suggests particular honor because of qualities or accomplishments: She achieved distinction as a violinist at an early age.

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British Dictionary definitions for honored

honor
/ (ˈɒnə) /

noun, verb

the US spelling of honour

Idioms and Phrases with honored

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