Learn how to use the comparative “more honorable” and superlative “most honorable” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “honorable”?

The comparative form of “honorable” is “more honorable”.

Example

Choosing to tell the truth is more honorable than lying.

Example

Helping others without expecting anything in return is more honorable than seeking personal gain.

What is the superlative form of “honorable”?

The superlative form of “honorable” is “most honorable”.

Example

Among all the candidates, he is the most honorable.

Example

Her dedication to her work is the most honorable I have ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "honorable" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more honorable" and "most honorable" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of honor.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Honorable" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more honorable”

more respectable

Used to describe something or someone that is more worthy of respect or admiration.

Example

His actions were more respectable than those of his competitors.

more upright

Used to indicate that someone has higher moral principles or is more honest.

Example

She is known for her more upright behavior compared to others.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most honorable”

most respectable

Used to describe something or someone that is the most worthy of respect or admiration.

Example

The award recognizes her as the most respectable leader in the industry.

most upright

Used to indicate that someone has the highest moral principles or is the most honest.

Example

He is considered the most upright person in our community.

Using than with comparative “more honorable”

When using the comparative form "more honorable" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Choosing to tell the truth is more honorable than lying." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of honor in "choosing to tell the truth" is higher than the level of honor in "lying."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more honorable” and “most honorable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Actions

  Donating to charity is more honorable than hoarding wealth.

  Donating to charity is more honorable than hoarding wealth.

• 2. Decisions

  Respecting others' opinions is the most honorable choice.

  Respecting others' opinions is the most honorable choice.

• 3. Character

  He is more honorable than anyone I know.

  He is more honorable than anyone I know.

• 4. Achievements

  Her contributions to society are the most honorable.

  Her contributions to society are the most honorable.