Acceptable and Honorable

Acceptable

Acceptable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

Honorable and acceptable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Honorable" instead an adjective "Acceptable".

Honorable

Honorable adjective - Following the accepted rules of moral conduct.

Acceptable and honorable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acceptable" instead an adjective "Honorable".

Nearby Words: honor, honour, honourable, honored, honoured

Both words in one sentence

  • From a cultural standpoint, revenge is an acceptable response within Gargoyle society, to the point of it being honorable (at least for the Scottish Clan).
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