почётный — meaning in English

English meaning

• honorable adj Acting with integrity and deserving respect.
• 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

почётный is used for these senses in English:

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

honorable — full definition

1. adj Acting with integrity and deserving respect.
2. adj A formal title of respect used for certain officials, such as judges, ministers, or members of Congress.

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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