'Honored' definitions:
Definition of 'honored'
From: WordNet
adjective
Having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author" [syn: esteemed, honored, prestigious]
Definition of 'Honored'
From: GCIDE
- Honor \Hon"or\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Honored ([o^]n"[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Honoring.] [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]
- 1. To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship. [1913 Webster]
- Honor thy father and thy mother. --Ex. xx. 12. [1913 Webster]
- That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. --John v. 23. [1913 Webster]
- It is a custom More honor'd in the breach than the observance. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary manner or with civility. [1913 Webster]
- Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighten to honor. --Esther vi. 9. [1913 Webster]
- The name of Cassius honors this corruption. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Com.) To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'honored'
From: GCIDE
- honored \honored\ adj.
- 1. of high repute; -- of people.
- Syn: esteemed, prestigious, respected. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
- 2. greatly admired.
- Syn: glorious, illustrious, magnificent. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'honored'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acclaimed,
- admired,
- adored,
- appreciated,
- celebrated,
- creditable,
- crowned with laurel,
- distinguished,
- esteemed,
- estimable,
- fabled,
- famed,
- famous,
- far-famed,
- far-heard,
- held in esteem,
- held in respect,
- highly considered,
- highly esteemed,
- highly regarded,
- highly reputed,
- highly respectable,
- honorable,
- in favor,
- in good odor,
- in high esteem,
- in high favor,
- laureate,
- legendary,
- marked,
- meritorious,
- much acclaimed,
- much-admired,
- mythical,
- noble,
- notable,
- noted,
- notorious,
- of mark,
- of note,
- popular,
- prestigious,
- prized,
- renowned,
- reputable,
- respectable,
- respected,
- revered,
- reverenced,
- reverend,
- talked-about,
- talked-of,
- valued,
- venerable,
- venerated,
- well-considered,
- well-known,
- well-thought-of,
- worshiped,
- worshipful,
- worthy
Words containing 'Honored'
- Honor,
- Honorable,
- Honorableness,
- Honorably,
- Honorer,
- Honoring,
- To do the honors,
- To have the honor,
- do the honors,
- Affair of honor,
- Code of honor,
- Court of honor,
- Debt of honor,
- Guard of honor,
- Honor bright,
- Honor court,
- Honor point,
- Honor, MI,
- Honors are easy,
- Honors of war,
- Law of honor,
- Laws of honor,
- Legion of honor,
- Maid of honor,
- Mouth honor,
- On one's honor,
- Point of honor,
- Right honorable,
- To do one honor,
- Word of honor,
- field of honor,
- guest of honor,
- honor guard,
- honor killing,
- honor roll,
- honor system,
- honorable discharge,
- honorable mention,
- honore balzac,
- honore daumier,
- matron of honor,
- medal of honor,
- Time-honored,
- congressional medal of honor,
- honore de balzac,
- jean honore fragonard,
- honore-gabriel victor riqueti