[syn: honorably, honourably]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Honorably \Hon"or*a*bly\, adv.
1. In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent
with, honor.
[1913 Webster]
The reverend abbot . . . honorably received him.
--Shak.
[1913 Webster]
Why did I not more honorably starve? --Dryden.
[1913 Webster]
2. Decently; becomingly. [Obs.] "Do this message honorably."
--Shak.
Syn: Magnanimously; generously; nobly; worthily; justly;
equitably; fairly; reputably. Honorarium
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
honorably
adv 1: in an honorable manner; "he acted honorably" [syn:
honorably, uprightly] [ant: dishonorably]
2: with honor; "he was honorably discharged after many years of
service" [syn: honorably, honourably] [ant:
dishonorably]