honorific
/ˌɒnəˈrɪfɪk/adjective
उच्चारण ऑनरिफ़िक
सम्मानसूचक
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formal
showing respect for the person you are speaking to
सम्मानसूचक
- The word 'ji' is used as an honorific in Hindi.
- Using an honorific such as "Madam" shows respect to the officer.
- Adding an honorific to a teacher's name is a polite habit in India.
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- The honorific form of the verb is used when speaking to elders.
- Many languages have honorific words that show respect for older people.
Synonyms respectful deferential courteous polite
Opposite disrespectful derogatory
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a word or title that shows respect
सम्मानसूचक शब्द या उपाधि
- 'Sir' is an honorific.
- "Dr" is an honorific that is placed before a person's name.
- The word 'Shri' is an honorific placed before the name of a gentleman.
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- The title 'Professor' is an honorific as well as a job description.
- He asked the students to use an honorific when writing to the principal.
Synonyms title form of address appellation
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
hon·or·if·ic
With -or-if-ic and a silent h.
-or-if-ic और silent h के साथ।
?Which word?
Keep apart honorific (showing respect) and honorary (given as an honour without payment or the usual qualifications: 'an honorary doctorate').
Honorific (सम्मानसूचक) और honorary (बिना भुगतान या सामान्य योग्यता के सम्मान में दिया गया, मानद: 'an honorary doctorate') को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: common honorifics in English are Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Sir, Madam; in India, Shri, Smt, ji and Sahib are used.
प्रयोग में English के आम सम्मानसूचक शब्द Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr, Sir, Madam हैं; भारत में श्री, श्रीमती, जी और साहब प्रयुक्त होते हैं।
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General knowledge
The Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are India's top civilian honours.
भारत रत्न, पद्म विभूषण, पद्म भूषण और पद्म श्री भारत के शीर्ष नागरिक सम्मान हैं।