Meaning of HONORABLY
| Pronunciation: | | 'ânurublee
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- [adv] with honor; "he was honorably discharged after many years fo service"
- [adv] in an honorable manner; "he acted honorably"
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| | Synonyms: | | honourably, uprightly |
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| | Antonyms: | | dishonorably | | |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Hon"or*a*bly\, adv.
1. In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent
with, honor.
The reverend abbot . . . honorably received him.
--Shak.
Why did I not more honorably starve? --Dryden.
2. Decently; becomingly. [Obs.] ``Do this message
honorably.'' --Shak.
Syn: Magnanimously; generously; nobly; worthily; justly;
equitably; fairly; reputably.
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| | Related Terms: | | blamelessly, conscientiously, creditably, decently, erectly, estimably, fastidiously, high-mindedly, honestly, immaculately, irreproachably, meticulously, morally, nobly, punctiliously, purely, reputably, respectably, righteously, scrupulously, stainlessly, unimpeachably, unspottedly, uprightly, upstandingly, virtuously, worthily |
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