honorably

/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑː.nɚ.ə.bli/ (ame, ipa)

honorably — adverb

1. in a way that earns or deserves respect, by acting with strong moral principles

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that earns or deserves respect, by acting with strong moral principles and keeping one's promises.

例句

Hassan served honorably in the navy for twelve years before opening a small bakery.

serve honorably — military / public service collocation

The judge praised Saira for behaving honorably when she returned the lost wallet untouched.

behave honorably + when + [moral test]

同義詞
  • honestly

    focus on truth-telling rather than broader moral conduct

  • uprightly

    more formal and old-fashioned

  • nobly

    stresses high-mindedness or selflessness, often in heroic contexts

反義詞
  • dishonorably

    direct opposite — in a way that brings shame

  • shamefully

    stresses the public embarrassment of the conduct

文法句型

verb + honorably

honorably + past participle

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs of conduct or service: serve, act, behave, fight, discharge. The fixed phrase 'be discharged honorably' (or 'honorably discharged') describes someone leaving the military with a clean record.

常見錯誤

❌She spoke honorably to the audience.
✅She spoke respectfully to the audience.
💡'honorably' is about moral conduct over time, not the tone of a single speech.