NYT Dictionary

HONORARY

/ˈɑn.əˌɹɛɹ.i/
AdjectiveNounHON-or-ar-yhon-or-ar-y · 4 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2024

Meaning

Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From honor + -ary, modelled after French honoraire, from Latin honōrārius.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

honorablehonorificunpaid

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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