honourable
adjective
[ ˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)l ]
• bringing or deserving honour.
• "this is the only honourable course"
Similar:
morally correct,
honest,
moral,
ethical,
principled,
righteous,
right-minded,
full of integrity,
decent,
respected,
respectable,
venerable,
virtuous,
good,
upstanding,
upright,
worthy,
noble,
high-principled,
fair,
just,
truthful,
trustworthy,
trusty,
law-abiding,
incorruptible,
reliable,
reputable,
dependable,
faithful,
illustrious,
distinguished,
eminent,
great,
admirable,
glorious,
prestigious,
notable,
creditable,
renowned,
esteemed,
• used as a title for certain high officials, the children of certain ranks of the nobility, and MPs.
• "the Honourable Alan Simpson, US Senator"
Origin:
Middle English: via Old French from Latin honorabilis, from honor ‘honour’.
