honour
14 synonyms and 2 antonyms for honour, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The British spelling of honor — high respect, or a sense of what is morally right.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The British spelling of honor — high respect, or a sense of what is morally right.
“She kept her promise as a matter of honour, even when it cost her.”
Opposites
Frequently asked questions
What does “honour” mean?
The word “honour” means the British spelling of honor — high respect, or a sense of what is morally right. In plain terms, simply the UK/Commonwealth spelling of "honor" — same meaning, extra "u".
How do you pronounce “honour”?
“Honour” is pronounced O-nuh (/ˈɒnə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “honour” in a sentence?
Here is “honour” used in a sentence: “It was a great honour to meet the author in person.”
What part of speech is “honour”?
Depending on how it is used, “honour” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “honour” a common word?
“Honour” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “honour” have?
“Honour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the British spelling of honor — high respect, or a sense of what is morally right.
Is it honour or honor?
Both are correct; the difference is regional. Honour is the British spelling, standard in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Canada, while honor is the American spelling. The meaning — high respect, or a sense of what is morally right — is identical.
Is it honourable or honorable?
Follow the same regional split as honour: honourable in British English and honorable in American English. Note that even in British English some derived words drop the u, such as honorary and honorific.
Is honour capitalised in 'Your Honour'?
Yes. When addressing a judge, Your Honour is a title and takes capital letters. As an ordinary noun — 'she defended her honour' — honour is written in lowercase.
