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honorific

/ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/
noun
  1. A title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor)

  2. A term of respect; respectful language.

  3. A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

adjective
  1. Showing or conferring honour and respect.

  2. Based on or valuing honor

Antonymsderogatory

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