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honorable man

[ˈɑn.ər.ə.bəl mæn]
noun phrasemasculinepl: honorable men
homem honrado
1. A man of integrity, dignity, and high moral principles; someone deserving of respect and esteem
He is an honorable man who always keeps his word.
Ele é um homem honrado que sempre cumpre sua palavra.
2. A man whose conduct conforms to what is considered right or proper; ethically sound
The judge is known as an honorable man in the community.
O juiz é conhecido como um homem honrado na comunidade.
NYC Slang
stand-up guy
Synonyms
virtuous mandecent manupright manrighteous manman of integrity
Antonyms
dishonorable manscoundrelknaveunprincipled man

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
homem honrado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
homem de honra
alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
homem respeitável
emphasis on respectability
Portugal
homem de honra
traditional and formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a man of his word
man of integrity
straight shooter
someone you can count on
homem de palavra
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