honor

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  2. noun the state of being honored
  3. noun the quality of being honorable and having a good name

Etymology

From Middle English honour, honor, honur, from Anglo-Norman honour, honur, from Old French honor, from Latin honor. Displaced Middle English menske (“honor, dignity among men”), from Old Norse menskr (“honor”). The verb is from Middle English honouren, honuren (“to honor”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

award, accolade, honour, laurels

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