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nvs. Glorious, magnificent, noble, honored, stately, dignified, grand, distinguished, honorable, honorary; honor, pomp, glory, prestige.

• I ka mea hanohano, ka luna hoʻomalu, to the honorable speaker.
• Ka Mea Hanohano, ke Kiaʻaina, his Excellency, the Governor.
• hoʻohanohano Caus/sim.; To honor, exalt, glorify; to conduct oneself with distinction.
  • Mea hoʻohanohano, hōʻailona hoʻohanohano, insignia of distinction, regalia, decoration.
  • Kekele hoʻohanohano, honorary degree.
  • Medala hoʻohanohano, medal, as a military medal for merit.

ʻaʻano, Distinction.

• Source:
  • Existing dictionary word
• Examples:
  • Me ka hanohano. With distinction, as when graduating from a college or university.
• References:
  • Cf. hoʻomaikaʻi.

1. v., To honor; to exalt; to triumph.

2. To be rich; to have the honor that wealth gives.

3. Hoohanohano. To raise to honor, glory, &c.

4. To exercise authority or dominion. Hal. 91:15.

1. s., Glory; honor; pomp; splendor; excellency; especially such as arises from wealth.

2. Wealth; the privileges of wealth.

1. adj., Glorious; honored; grave; sober; dignified. 1 Tim. 3:4, 11. Also,

2. Proud; haughty.

1. adj., Glorious; honored; dignified; distinguished.

2. adj., Grave, sober.

n., Glory; honor; pomp; splendor; excellency; especially such as arises from wealth or position.

v., To be distinguished; to be regarded with honor.

To honor, excel, triumph.

glory, honor, pomp: distinguished

1. To be distinguished; to be regarded with honor (AP). 2. Highness; honor; excellency