honorifically
Using formal address
In a manner that conveys honor or respect, particularly through titles or forms of address.
Someone addressed honorifically receives formal recognition of their status or achievement: She was honorifically referred to as "Doctor" even in casual settings.
The word relates to honorifics—titles like Mr., Dr., or Your Honor.
Formal male honorific
With profound respect
- deferentiallyWith respectful yielding
- respectfullyIn a deferential way
- courteouslyWith good manners
- graciouslyWith elegant kindness
formally · politely · ceremoniously · solemnly · dutifully · gallantly · chivalrously · decorously
Offering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
veneration · reverence · distinction · acknowledgment · appreciation · praise · salute · commemoration
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
commencement · dedication · knighting · enthronement · swearing-in · conferment · installation · induction
Sir
Formal male honorific
reverently
With profound respect
- deferentiallyWith respectful yielding
- respectfullyIn a deferential way
- courteouslyWith good manners
graciously · formally · politely · ceremoniously · solemnly · dutifully · gallantly · chivalrously · decorously · genteelly
tribute
Offering of respect
- homageExpression of deep respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- commendationFormal expression of approval
esteem · veneration · reverence · distinction · acknowledgment · appreciation · praise · salute · commemoration · dedication
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
convocation · commencement · dedication · knighting · enthronement · swearing-in · conferment · installation · induction · ennoblement
honorificallycasually
In an informal way
informally · familiarly · colloquially · plainly · simply
honorificallydisrespectfully
In a rude manner
insultingly · derogatorily · pejoratively · contemptuously · dismissively
honor, honored, honorable, dishonor, dishonorable, honorably, honorary, honorarium, honorific