Honorably

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    US standard spelling of honourably. US, alt-of, standard

    "There is much to regret about America's failure in Vietnam. The reasons are etched in black marble on the Washington Mall. But we had believed the cause that America had asked us to serve in Vietnam was a worthy one, and millions who defended it had done so honorably."

Adverb
  1. 1
    with honor wordnet
  2. 2
    in an honorable manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
blamelesslyconscientiouslycreditablydecentlyerectlyestimably

Example

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"She always conducted herself honorably and gracefully."

Etymology

From honorable + -ly.

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