honorably

Adverb
Synonyms: uprightlyhonourably

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (2)

  1. in an honorable manner“he acted honorably”Synonyms: uprightly
  2. with honor“he was honorably discharged after many years of service”Synonyms: honourably
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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

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