ˈɔnərəbl adj. (US honorable) 1 a
worthy of
honour. b bringing honour to
its possessor. c
showing honour,
not base. d
consistent with honour. e colloq. (of
the intentions of a
man courting a woman) directed
towards marriage. 2 (Honourable) a
title indicating
eminence or
distinction,
given to
certain high officials, the
children of certain ranks of the
nobility,
and MPs. øhonourable
mention an
award of
merit to a
candidate in an
examination, a
work of art,
etc., not awarded a prize. øøhonourableness n. honourably adv. [ME f. OF
honorable f. L honorabilis (as HONOUR)]