adjective
- Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent.
- usage: "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"
- synonyms: honest
- Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect.
- usage: "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
- synonyms: honourable
- Adhering to ethical and moral principles.
- usage: "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
- synonyms: ethical, honourable
- Deserving of esteem and respect.
- usage: "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
- synonyms: estimable, good, respectable
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