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[ US /ˈɑnɝˌɛɹi/ ]
[ UK /ˈɒnəɹəɹi/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. given as an honor without the normal duties
    an honorary degree

How To Use honorary In A Sentence

  • The other honour that gave him particular pleasure was his honorary doctorate from Melbourne University.
  • A brief program with music and merriment begins the ceremony, then an honorary candlelighter lights his or her candle and starts passing it along through the crowd. Zanesvilletimesrecorder.com - Local News
  • The university is expected to confer the honorary degree on her at the university's graduation ceremony in December.
  • She received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in recognition of her work for the homeless.
  • With all the godsons and honorary nieces and nephews I have, it should be enough.
  • He received dozens of honorary degrees and awards. Times, Sunday Times
  • He was given the title of honorary physician to the Queen in 1967 for his public health work in Lancashire and for advising the Ministry of Health.
  • In recognition of his outstanding service, Berndt Schultz was made honorary chairman.
  • She is being made an honorary canon in recognition of her hospital work and will take over as rural dean of South Craven in February.
  • Hers is among 21 honorary awards being conferred this year at Sheffield Hallam University's graduation ceremonies.
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