honourable
gb/ˈɑnɚəbəl/ us/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 4100
Maana
maana 0
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Having high moral standards
Being a good and honest person who deserves respect.
Muundo wa matumizi:
an honourable [person/action/decision]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'honourable' with 'honored'. 'Honourable' describes a person or action with good morals; 'honored' means feeling proud or privileged.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
honourable man
|honourable conduct
|honourable intentions
|honourable position
Mada
ethics
|character
|society
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the Honourable [Name]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may incorrectly lowercase 'Honourable' when it is part of an official title; it should be capitalized in this context.
Visawe
distinguished (Suggests high rank or respect, though not necessarily an official title.)
Vinyume
ordinary (Lacking special rank or title.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
the Honourable Member
|the Honourable Judge
|the Honourable Minister
Mada
government
|titles
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The Honourable John Brown is here.
- I met the Honourable Mayor yesterday.
- The Honourable Judge spoke to the court.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
honourable
IPA
GB/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
US/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
Silabi na mkazo
hon - our - able (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (hon)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: honourable
Familia ya neno
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- He decided to do the honourable thing and resign.
- She knew doing the honourable thing meant telling the truth.