I'm honoured

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

Full, uncontracted form providing a more formal tone suitable for written speeches or official letters.

The standard American English spelling variation of the phrase.

Shifts the emphasis slightly toward the internal emotion or state of the speaker.

Focuses more on the speaker feeling modest or unworthy of the recognition received.

Suggests that the speaker has been granted a special right or advantage that others may not have.

A more objective construction that focuses on the event or role itself rather than the speaker's state.

Used when the recognition feels like a compliment, often used in slightly less weighty contexts.

Focuses on the appreciation and thanks the speaker feels toward those who provided the opportunity.

Conveys a sense of satisfaction in achievement alongside the feeling of distinction.

Emphasizes the happiness and pleasure derived from the situation rather than just the respect.