honorably

Adverb

Meaning

In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent with, honor.

Decently; becomingly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fairly justly equitably nobly worthily uprightly magnanimously reputably honourably right righteously greatly properly legally purely
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Antonyms

dishonorably coarsely poorly badly wrongly fraudulently
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Examples

Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft. Theodore Roosevelt

People who refuse to rest honorably on their laurels when they reach retirement age seem very admirable to me. Helen Hayes

Everyone knows that gays have served honorably in the military since at least the time of Julius Caesar. Barry Goldwater

You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give. E. O. Wilson

Adhere to virtue honorably. Klingon Proverb

Happy is she who conducts herself honorably. Yiddish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

honorable way of life honorable way of living honorableness honorand honoraria honorarily