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honorably

[/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bli/]
adverb
honrosamente
1. In a manner that brings or shows honor; with integrity and dignity
He served his country honorably for twenty years.
Ele serviu seu país honrosamente por vinte anos.
2. In accordance with high moral principles; righteously
She conducted herself honorably throughout the scandal.
Ela se comportou honrosamente durante todo o escândalo.
3. With distinction or respect
The soldier was honorably discharged from the military.
O soldado foi dispensado honrosamente das forças armadas.
Synonyms
respectablydecentlyvirtuouslyethicallyuprightly
Antonyms
dishonorablyshamefullydisgracefullyignominiously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
honrosamente
standard usage
Portugal
honrosamente
standard usage, formal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

honorably discharged - dispensado honrosamente
conduct oneself honorably - comportar-se honrosamente
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