Honorific - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɑːnəˈrɪfɪk|  American pronunciation of the word honorific
Brit.  |ɒnəˈrɪfɪk|  British pronunciation of the word honorific

noun

- an expression of respect
the Japanese use many honorifics

adjective

- conferring or showing honor or respect
honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession

Extra examples

All these epithets are honorific or humilific terms.

Word forms

noun
singular: honorific
plural: honorifics
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