honourable
gb/ˈɑnɚəbəl/ us/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Having high moral standards
Being a good and honest person who deserves respect.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
an honourable [person/action/decision]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'honourable' with 'honored'. 'Honourable' describes a person or action with good morals; 'honored' means feeling proud or privileged.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
honourable man
|honourable conduct
|honourable intentions
|honourable position
கருப்பொருள்கள்
ethics
|character
|society
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the Honourable [Name]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may incorrectly lowercase 'Honourable' when it is part of an official title; it should be capitalized in this context.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
distinguished (Suggests high rank or respect, though not necessarily an official title.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ordinary (Lacking special rank or title.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
the Honourable Member
|the Honourable Judge
|the Honourable Minister
கருப்பொருள்கள்
government
|titles
|law
|politics
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The Honourable John Brown is here.
- I met the Honourable Mayor yesterday.
- The Honourable Judge spoke to the court.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
honourable
IPA
GB/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
US/ˈɑnɚəbəl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
hon - our - able (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (hon)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: honourable
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He decided to do the honourable thing and resign.
- She knew doing the honourable thing meant telling the truth.