почетен — meaning in English

English meaning

• gallant adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.
• honorary adj Given as a mark of respect, without the usual requirements or payment attached.
• honorific noun A person's title, such as "Mrs" or "Doctor".

Senses

почетен is used for these senses in English:

• gallant Honorable.
• honorary Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.
• honorific Showing or conferring honour and respect.

gallant — full definition

1. adj Brave and honorable, especially in the face of danger.
2. adj Polite and attentive toward women, in an old-fashioned, chivalrous way.
3. noun A man who is polite, attentive, and chivalrous toward women.

honorary — full definition

1. adj Given as a mark of respect, without the usual requirements or payment attached.
2. adj Holding a position or title unofficially, as a mark of respect rather than through normal appointment.

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