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Honorific

noun
/ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/
Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor)
2.nounA term of respect; respectful language.
3.nounA word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.
4.adjectiveShowing or conferring honour and respect.
5.adjectiveBased on or valuing honor

Synonyms

respectfulmisterfellowladymissmrs. presidentmadameknightshipsignoracourtesy titlevenerablesister

Antonyms

derogatory

Rhymes With

specificterrificprolifichorrificscientifichieroglyphicintraspecificnonspecific
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