honorably Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in an honorable manner
    uprightly.
    • he acted honorably
  2. adverb with honor
    honourably.
    • he was honorably discharged after many years of service

WordNet

Hon"or*a*bly adverb
Definitions
  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. Obs. "Do this message honorably." Shak. Syn. -- Magnanimously; generously; nobly; worthily; justly; equitably; fairly; reputably.

Webster 1913