adj

honoured

O-nuhd

adj

Shown great respect, or made to feel proud and grateful for special recognition.

"She felt deeply honoured to receive the award."

"The veterans were honoured at a special ceremony."

How to Use Honoured

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling proud and respected because of some special recognition or gesture.

UK vs US

British spelling; American English writes "honored".

Common pairings

felt honoured deeply honoured honoured to be here

more honoured comparative, most honoured superlative

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She felt deeply _____ to receive the award.

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