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honorably

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Honorably \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.

Source : WordNet®

honorably
     adv 1: in an honorable manner; "he acted honorably" [syn: {uprightly}]
            [ant: {dishonorably}]
     2: with honor; "he was honorably discharged after many years fo
        service" [syn: {honourably}] [ant: {dishonorably}]
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