Synonyms for honorably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : on-er-uh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒn ər ə bəl

Définition of honorably

Origin : early 14c. (mid-13c. as a surname), from Old French honorable, from Latin honorabilis "that procures honor, estimable, honorable," from honorare "to honor" (see honor (n.)). Related: Honorably.
"Now, George, you must divide the cake honorably with your brother Charlie."--George: "What is 'honorably,' mother?" "It means that you must give him the largest piece."--George: "Then, mother, I should rather Charlie would cut it." ["Smart Sayings of Bright Children," collected by Howard Paul, 1886]

adv nobly

Example sentences :

He couldn't possibly have come by it honorably or without knowing what it was.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

And I can't speak to her, honorably, without telling her everything.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Of the chief Boston politicians, all ended their days honorably.
Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

I hope you will always carry yourself as honorably as you did today.
Extract from : « The New Land » by Elma Ehrlich Levinger

In his embarrassment Hale blundered upon the thought he had honorably avoided.
Extract from : « Snow-Bound at Eagle's » by Bret Harte

Every hand was raised; and the pledge, there was evidence to believe, was honorably sustained.
Extract from : « The Teacher » by Jacob Abbott

If I could have mourned him honorably and felt that my grief was dignified!
Extract from : « The Love Affairs of an Old Maid » by Lilian Bell

A quarter would buy him a breakfast, and it would be honorably earned too.
Extract from : « Cab and Caboose » by Kirk Munroe

“He has served his time honestly and honorably,” is the reply.
Extract from : « Russian Fairy Tales » by W. R. S. Ralston

Philadelphia is honorably associated with the glories of our navy.
Extract from : « America First » by Various

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