honourable
gb/ˈɑnɚəbəl/ us/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
B2
אנגלית
~ 4100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Having high moral standards
Being a good and honest person who deserves respect.
תבנית שימוש:
an honourable [person/action/decision]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'honourable' with 'honored'. 'Honourable' describes a person or action with good morals; 'honored' means feeling proud or privileged.
מילים נרדפות
respectable (Emphasizes being worthy of respect but may focus more on social reputation than deep moral integrity.)
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upright (Highlights honesty and moral correctness, often with a slightly old-fashioned tone.)
הפכים
dishonourable (Direct opposite, meaning lacking moral integrity or acting in a shameful way.)
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corrupt (Implies moral failure through dishonesty, especially for personal gain.)
צירופים
honourable man
|honourable conduct
|honourable intentions
|honourable position
נושאים
ethics
|character
|society
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- She is known as an honourable judge who always acts fairly.
- It was an honourable decision to admit the mistake.
- He lived an honourable life dedicated to helping others.
- Her honourable conduct earned her the community's trust.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He is an honourable man.
- That was an honourable choice.
- She made an honourable promise.
- It is good to be honourable.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
Having an important title or position
Used before the name of someone with a high position in government or society.
תבנית שימוש:
the Honourable [Name]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may incorrectly lowercase 'Honourable' when it is part of an official title; it should be capitalized in this context.
מילים נרדפות
distinguished (Suggests high rank or respect, though not necessarily an official title.)
הפכים
ordinary (Lacking special rank or title.)
צירופים
the Honourable Member
|the Honourable Judge
|the Honourable Minister
נושאים
government
|titles
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The Honourable Sarah Thompson will address the assembly.
- We were welcomed by the Honourable Minister of Education.
- The Honourable Judge Smith presided over the case.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The Honourable John Brown is here.
- I met the Honourable Mayor yesterday.
- The Honourable Judge spoke to the court.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
honourable
IPA
GB/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
US/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
הברות והטעמה
hon - our - able (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (hon)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: honourable
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
an honourable mention
1/ən ˈɑnɚəbəl mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Special recognition without main prize
A small award given to someone who did not win but did very well.
דוגמאות
- Her painting received an honourable mention in the competition.
- The judges gave him an honourable mention for his essay.
do the honourable thing
1/dˈu ðə ˈɑnɚəbəl θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Act in a morally right way
To act in a good and honest way, even if it is hard.
דוגמאות
- He decided to do the honourable thing and resign.
- She knew doing the honourable thing meant telling the truth.