Dictionary entry

Honorably

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Hon″or‐a‐bly (?), adv. 1. In an honorable manner; in a manner showing, or consistent with, honor.

The reverend abbot... honorably received him. Shak.

Why did I not more honorably starve? Dryden.

2. Decently; becomingly. “Do this message honorably.” Shak.

Syn. — Magnanimously; generously; nobly; worthily; justly; equitably; fairly; reputably.