honorably Meaning, Definition & Usage

adverb in an honorable manner
uprightly.
- he acted honorably
adverb with honor
honourably.
- he was honorably discharged after many years of service

In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent with, honor.
The reverend abbot . . . honorably received him. Shak.

Why did I not more honorably starve? Dryden.
Decently; becomingly. Obs. "Do this message honorably." Shak. Syn. -- Magnanimously; generously; nobly; worthily; justly; equitably; fairly; reputably.