honorific Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an expression of respect
    • the Japanese use many honorifics
  2. adjective satellite conferring or showing honor or respect
    • honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession

WordNet

Hon`or*if"ic adjective
Etymology
See Honor, -fy, and -ic.
Definitions
  1. Conferring honor; tending to honor. London. Spectator.

Webster 1913