honoured
0 antonyms and opposites of honoured, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Shown great respect, or made to feel proud and grateful for special recognition.
How to use honoured
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “honoured” mean?
The word “honoured” means shown great respect, or made to feel proud and grateful for special recognition. In plain terms, feeling proud and respected because of some special recognition or gesture.
How do you pronounce “honoured”?
“Honoured” is pronounced O-nuhd (/ˈɑnɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “honoured” in a sentence?
Here is “honoured” used in a sentence: “She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.”
What part of speech is “honoured”?
“Honoured” is an adjective.
Is “honoured” a common word?
“Honoured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between honoured and honored?
They are the same word with different spellings: honoured is the British English spelling, while honored is the American English spelling. Both describe being shown great respect or feeling proud and grateful for special recognition.
What is the difference between honoured and grateful?
Grateful simply means feeling thankful, while honoured carries the added sense of feeling proud and respected because of some special recognition, invitation, or distinction given to you.
How is honoured used in a sentence like 'I am honoured to...'?
In that pattern, honoured functions as an adjective describing the speaker's feeling of pride and gratitude, typically followed by an infinitive, as in 'I am honoured to accept this award.'