Holding a distinguished rank in society; illustrious or noble. Sheehem was more honorable than all the house of his father. Genesis 34:19. Many of them believed; also of honorable women who were Greeks--not a few. Acis 17:12.

Possessing a high mind; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude or reputation. He is an honorable man.

Conferring honor, or procured by noble deeds; as honorable wounds.

Consistent with honor or reputation. It is not honorable to oppress the weak, or to insult the vanquished.

Respected; worthy of respect; regarded with esteem. Marriage is honorable in all. Hebrews 13:4.

Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; as an honorable burial.

Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; not reproachful; as an honorable motive. Nothing can be honorable which is immoral.

Not to be disgraced. Let her descend; my chambers’ are honorable.

Honest; without hypocrisy or deceit; fair. His intentions appear to be honorable.

An epithet of respect or distinction; as the honorable senate; the honorable gentleman.

Becoming men of rank and character, or suited to support men in a station of dignity; as an honorable — salary.