be honourable

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

Used to describe a person or action that is morally right and deserves respect.

honourableVERB + ADJ

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Examples (10)

  • He has always been honourable in his business dealings.
  • It would not be honourable to break such a promise.
  • She proved to be honourable even when faced with temptation.
  • A truly honourable person admits their mistakes.
  • His intentions were honourable from the very beginning.
  • To be honourable means to act with integrity at all times.
  • The general was known to be honourable and just.
  • They wanted to be honourable and do the right thing.
  • It is honourable to stand by your principles.
  • He strives to be honourable in all his actions.