honored
Given due recognition
Honored describes someone who has received recognition or respect, or something done as a mark of esteem: an honored guest, I'm honored to accept this award.
It also means fulfilled or kept: an honored commitment, an honored tradition.
To feel honored is to feel grateful for recognition: I was honored by the invitation.
Favorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- venerationProfound admiring respect
recognition · appreciation · approval · praise · kudos · credibility · trustworthiness · integrity
Honor given for merit
- medalMetal honor token
- trophyAward for winning
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- laurelsWreaths symbolizing triumph
distinction · commendation · merit · excellence · triumph · recognition · milestone · feat
Titled ruling class
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- statusOne's relative position
reputation · elite · dignitary · illustrious · grandeur · aristocracy · notability · venerable
Thing preserving remembrance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- homageExpression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
testimonial · salute · remembrance · monument · plaque · wreath · ode · epitaph
Formal beginning ceremony
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
banquet · gala · procession · ritual · induction · investiture · conferral · knighting
esteem
Favorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
veneration · recognition · appreciation · approval · praise · kudos · credibility · trustworthiness · integrity · uprightness
award
Honor given for merit
laurels · distinction · commendation · merit · excellence · triumph · recognition · milestone · feat · accomplishment
nobility
Titled ruling class
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
status · reputation · elite · dignitary · illustrious · grandeur · aristocracy · notability · venerable · exalted
memorial
Thing preserving remembrance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- homageExpression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
dedication · testimonial · salute · remembrance · monument · plaque · wreath · ode · epitaph · posthumous
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
ordination · banquet · gala · procession · ritual · induction · investiture · conferral · knighting · dubbing
- Acceptance Speechesthank you, podium, microphone, applause, tears
- followed rulesabided, adhered, followed, complied, obeyed
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- reveredworshipped, venerated, revered, adored, idolized
- greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
honoreddishonored
Brought shame upon
disgraced · shamed · humiliated · degraded · debased
honoredignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · unhonored · slighted · forgotten · neglected
honoreddisreputable
Having poor standing
disgraceful · shameful · infamous · tainted · discredited
- maid of honorBride's principal attendant
- guest of honorCelebrated person at event
- honor rollAcademic achievement roster
- in honor ofRecognizing or celebrating someone
- do the honorsPerform a ceremonial duty
- honor systemTrust-based compliance without supervision
honor, honorable, dishonor, honors, honoring, dishonorable, honorably, honorary, dishonored