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honorific

adjective noun

Conferring or showing honor or respect

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
H
Ends with
C
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Conferring or showing honor or respect

    “Honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession”

noun

  1. An expression of respect

    “The Japanese use many honorifics”

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Example Sentences

Honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession
The Japanese use many honorifics

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