honored

Adjective
Synonyms: esteemedprestigious

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. having an illustrious reputation; respected“our esteemed leader”“a prestigious author”Synonyms: esteemedprestigious
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Honor \Hon"or\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Honored ([o^]n"[~e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Honoring.] [OE. honouren, onouren, OF. honorer, honourer, F. honorer, fr. L. honorare, fr. honor, n.]

1.To regard or treat with honor, esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission; when used of the Supreme Being, to reverence; to adore; to worship. [1913 Webster]

Honor thy father and thy mother.— Ex. xx. 12.[1913 Webster]
That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father.— John v. 23.[1913 Webster]
It is a custom More honor'd in the breach than the observance.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.To dignify; to raise to distinction or notice; to bestow honor upon; to elevate in rank or station; to ennoble; to exalt; to glorify; hence, to do something to honor; to treat in a complimentary manner or with civility. [1913 Webster]

Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighten to honor.— Esther vi. 9.[1913 Webster]
The name of Cassius honors this corruption.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

3.(Com.) To accept and pay when due; as, to honora bill of exchange. [1913 Webster]

honored \honored\ adj.

1.of high repute; -- of people.

Syn: esteemed, prestigious, respected. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

2.greatly admired.

Syn: glorious, illustrious, magnificent. [PJC]

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