honored
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɒn.ərd/
KK: /ˈɑːnərd/
adjective
Definition
Respected and recognized for achievements or qualities, often due to receiving an award or special recognition.
Example
She felt honored to receive the award for her contributions to the community.
Conversation
I heard you got an award at work, congratulations!
Thanks! I feel really honored to receive it.
That's amazing! You truly deserve to be recognized.
I appreciate that, it means a lot coming from you.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
esteemed
revered
venerated
Antonyms
disrespected
dishonored
scorned
verb
Definition
To be respected or recognized for something good or important that you have done.
Example
She felt honored to receive the award for her contributions to the community.
Tense Forms
Past: honored
Past Participle: honored
Conversation
I felt so honored to receive that award last night.
You totally deserve it! You've worked so hard.
Thanks! It was a surprise to me, honestly.
Root Explanation
Honored → It is formed from "honor" (from Latin "honorem", meaning esteem or respect) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "honored" means being in a state of receiving esteem or respect.
Memory Tip
Think of 'honor' as a way to show respect, and remember that 'honored' means being in a state of receiving that respect.
Visually Confused Words
unhonored
unhonoured