What is another word for honorific?
Pronunciation:
[ ˌɒnɔːɹˈɪfɪk], [ ˌɒnɔːɹˈɪfɪk], [ ˌɒ_n_ɔː_ɹ_ˈɪ_f_ɪ_k]
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Synonyms for Honorific:
adj.
• all (adjective)n.
• honorific (noun) • name (noun) • nomenclature (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun) • title (noun)- sobriquet,
- nom de plume,
- term,
- pseudonym,
- honorifics,
- tab,
- brand.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- eponym,
- regardful,
- reverent,
- unpaid,
- meaning,
- reputable,
- civil,
- hyponym,
- namesake,
- complimentary,
- bright,
- courteous,
- rank,
- estimable,
- voluntary,
- so-called,
- finding,
- miss,
- respectfully,
- dutiful,
- conclusion,
- honorable,
- consequence,
- HON,
- epithet,
- homage,
- byword,
- in name only,
- appointment,
- denomination,
- prefix,
- full-blown,
- squire,
- honorary,
- titulary,
- label,
- justice,
- politely,
- dame,
- soi-disant,
- honor,
- titular,
- deferentially,
- mrs,
- significance,
- return,
- nominal,
- self-styled,
- trinomial name,
- lord,
- binomen,
- nominative,
- Cryptonym,
- intention,
- respectable,
- diction,
- decent,
- proper noun,
- brilliant,
- judge,
- euonym,
- radiant,
- reverently,
- style,
- connotation,
- binomial name,
- illustrious,
- attentive,
- cognomen,
- holy,
- MBE,
- quasi,
- fair,
- scientific name,
- honour,
- moment,
- cap in hand,
- sense,
- glorious,
- uncle,
- honours,
- ceremonious,
- honourable,
- trinomen,
- appellation,
- reverentially,
- honest,
- denotation,
- appellative,
- would-be,
- Nomen,
- proper name,
- reverential,
- standing,
- nomen nudum,
- polite,
- Epithetic,
- position,
- handle,
- diminutive,
- good,
- dignity,
- formal,
- Hypocoristic,
- end,
- splendid,
- sir,
- import,
- Byname,
- worshipful,
- Cognominal,
- tautonym,
- milady,
- deferential,
- effect,
- decision.
How to use "Honorific" in context?
People often use the words honorific and polite interchangeably, but there is a distinction to be made. Honorifics are used to address someone formally or respectfully. Polite speech refers to the way people interact with each other in everyday life.
For simplicity's sake, we can divide honorifics into two types: courtly and polite. Courtly honorifics are used in a formal setting, such as at a royal court or in an aristocratic home. For example, "Your Highness" or "Might I bring you some refreshments?" would be examples of a courtly honorific.
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