honourable adj 1: worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" [syn: {honorable}, {honourable}] [ant: {dishonorable}, {dishonourable}] 2: adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action" [syn: {ethical}, {honorable}, {honourable}]