honourable intention

Frequency: 7.515.2 per million words

A morally good and sincere purpose, especially regarding relationships or marriage.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • He assured her parents that his intentions towards their daughter were entirely honourable.
  • The gentleman proved his honourable intentions by proposing marriage.
  • She questioned whether he had honourable intentions or was merely flirting.
  • In Victorian times, a man was expected to declare his honourable intentions before courting.
  • His honourable intentions were clear from the respectful way he treated her.
  • The family welcomed him warmly, believing in his honourable intentions.
  • She wanted to know if his intentions were honourable before continuing the relationship.
  • He came to speak with her father to prove his honourable intentions.
  • Despite rumors, he maintained that his intentions had always been honourable.
  • The novel's hero convinced everyone of his honourable intentions through his actions.