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honorific - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'honorific' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Honorific [ a.]
- Conferring honor; tending to honor.

Meaning of 'honorific' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . honorific [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an expression of respect
Example in sentence:
  • the Japanese use many honorifics
2 . honorific [ s]
Meaning (2):
- conferring or showing honor or respect
Example in sentence:
  • honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession

Nearby Words:

hond hone honed honest honestation honestetee honestly honesty honewort honey

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