honorific

 
Pronunciation: /ɒnəˈrɪfɪk/

adjective

  • given as a mark of respect but having few or no duties: he was elevated to the honorific status of ‘Dom’
  • (of a form of address) showing respect: an honorific title for addressing women

noun

  • a title or word implying or expressing respect: a sociolinguistic investigation of honorifics and their usage

Derivatives

honorifically

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin honorificus, from honor 'honour'