Hon"or*a*bly (?), adv.

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.

 

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