honorific

Plural: honorifics

Noun

• an expression of respect
  • "the Japanese use many honorifics"
• A person's title, such as "Mrs" or "Doctor".
• A term of respect; respectful language.
• A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

Adjective Satellite

• conferring or showing honor or respect
  • "honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession"

Adj

• Showing or conferring honour and respect.
• Based on or valuing honor

Antonyms

derogatory

Anagrams of honorific