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.