Honorific

[ɒnə'rɪfɪk] or ['ɑnə'rɪfɪk]

(noun.) an expression of respect; 'the Japanese use many honorifics'.

(adj.) conferring or showing honor or respect; 'honorific social status commonly attaches to membership in a recognized profession' .

Edited by Josie--From WordNet

(a.) Conferring honor; tending to honor.

Typist: Mabel