Definition

The quality of being worthy of respect and honor.

Example

Her honorableness was recognized by everyone in the community.

Conversation

I really admire his honorableness in tough situations.

Yeah, it's refreshing to see someone stick to their values.

Exactly! It inspires others to do the same.

Totally, we need more people like that in our community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Honorableness is formed from "honor" (from Latin "honor", meaning esteem or respect) and "-able" (meaning capable of or worthy of) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Memory Tip

Think of 'honor' as esteem and 'able' as capable of — so 'honorableness' means the quality of being capable of receiving esteem.

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