honoured β to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
imposing β very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
leading β made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
uplifting β inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc.: an uplifting sermon.
august β August is the eighth month of the year in the Western calendar.
eminent β (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
first β being before all others with respect to time, order, rank, importance, etc., used as the ordinal number of one: the first edition; the first vice president.
high-minded β having or showing high, exalted principles or feelings.
highest β having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
honorable β in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
honourable β (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
immodest β not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
intellectual β appealing to or engaging the intellect: intellectual pursuits.
magnificent β making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
number one β oneself, especially one's own well-being or interests: to look out for number one.
outstanding β prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
overblown β (of a flower) past the stage of full bloom; more than full-blown: an overblown rose.
pompous β characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
prestigious β indicative of or conferring prestige: the most prestigious address in town.
pretentious β characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
proud β feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
self-important β having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
superb β admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
superior β higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
top-drawer β the highest level in rank, excellence, or importance: a musician strictly out of the top drawer.