honoured

/ˈɑnɚd/

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Meaning · English

Respected, having received honour.

AdjectiveRegister: UK

Examples

One of them is the time-honoured method of our forefathers

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “honoured” mean?

Respected, having received honour.

Is “honoured” formal or informal?

honoured is generally UK.