1. (

• honest ,
• honorable ,

) not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting" ;

2. (

• honorable ,
• honourable

) worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country" ;

3. (

• ethical ,
• honorable ,
• honourable

) adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action" ;

4. (

• estimable ,
• good ,
• honorable ,
• respectable

) deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name" ;