honored
word · lemma: honor
/ˈɑnɝd/
ON-urd
/ˈɒnəd/
ON-uhd
Definition
Feeling proud and grateful because someone has shown you special respect, trust, or recognition. It can also describe someone who has been publicly praised or given an award.
Usage & Nuances
Often used after linking verbs: 'feel honored', 'be honored', 'be deeply honored'. Common in formal or polite speech, especially in speeches, invitations, and awards. It usually refers to respect or recognition, not everyday happiness.
Spanish: honrado - homenajeadoPortuguese (BR): honrado - homenageadoPortuguese (PT): honrado - homenageadoChinese (Simplified): 感到荣幸的 - 受表彰的Chinese (Traditional): 感到榮幸的 - 受表彰的Hindi: सम्मानित - गौरवान्वितArabic: مُشرَّف - مُكَرَّمBengali: সম্মানিত - গর্বিতRussian: почтён - удостоенJapanese: 光栄Vietnamese: vinh dự - được tôn vinhKorean: 영광스러운 - 존경받는Turkish: onurlu - şerefliUrdu: باعزت - اعزاز یافتہIndonesian: terhormat - merasa dihormati
Example Sentences
I am honored to be here today.
basic
She felt honored when the school gave her an award.
basic
He was honored for his years of service.
basic
We're honored that you chose to celebrate with us.
natural
I was truly honored to hear my name announced.
natural
On behalf of the team, we're honored to accept this award.
natural