Definition: not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
Usage: honest lawyers; honest reporting
Similar words: downright
Definition: characterized by plain blunt honesty
Usage: a downright answer; a downright kind of person
Synonyms: honorable, honourable
Definition: worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
Usage: an honorable man; led an honorable life; honorable service to his country
Similar words: revered, august, venerable
Definition: profoundly honored
Usage: revered holy men
Similar words: laureate
Definition: worthy of the greatest honor or distinction
Usage: The nation's pediatrician laureate is preparing to lay down his black bag- James Traub
Similar words: time-honored, time-honoured
Definition: honored because of age or long usage
Usage: time-honored institutions
Synonyms: estimable, respectable, honorable, good
Definition: deserving of esteem and respect
Usage: all respectable companies give guarantees; ruined the family's good name
Similar words: reputable
Definition: having a good reputation
Usage: a reputable business; a reputable scientist; a reputable wine
Synonyms: honorable, honourable, ethical
Definition: adhering to ethical and moral principles
Usage: it seems ethical and right; followed the only honorable course of action
Similar words: right
Definition: in conformance with justice or law or morality
Usage: do the right thing and confess