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View usage for: knightly in British English (ˈnaɪtlɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -lier or -liestof, relating to, resembling, or befitting a knight Derived forms knightliness (ˈknightliness) noun knightly in American English (ˈnaɪtli) adjective1. of, characteristic of, like, or befitting a knight; chivalrous, brave, etc. adverb3. Archaic in a knightly manner Derived forms knightliness (ˈknightliness) noun Examples of 'knightly' in a sentenceknightly They were so insufferably sincere, these two, Septach Melayn in his elegant knightly way, Gialaurys in his own blunter style. Synonyms of 'knightly'chivalrous, noble, heroic, courageous More Synonyms of knightly Definition of, resembling, or appropriate for a knight the splendour of knightly days, recreated for modern visitors Additional synonymsDefinition showing courage She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman. Synonyms brave, daring, bold, plucky, hardy, heroic, gritty, stalwart, fearless, resolute, gallant, audacious, intrepid, valiant, indomitable, dauntless, ballsy (slang), lion-hearted, valorous, stoutheartedDefinition ceremoniously polite a large man with a gentle, courtly manner Synonyms ceremonious, civil, formal, obliging, refined, polite, dignified, stately, aristocratic, gallant, affable, urbane, decorous, chivalrous, highbred, elegantDefinition having a reputation for bravery gallant soldiers who gave their lives Synonyms brave, daring, bold, heroic, courageous, dashing, noble, manly, gritty, fearless, intrepid, valiant, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, manful, mettlesome, game (informal) - knife
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- knight in shining armour
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- knob
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Additional synonymsDefinition showing kindness and courtesy He is always a gracious host. Synonyms courteous, polite, civil, accommodating, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, obliging, amiable, cordial, hospitable, courtly, chivalrous, well-manneredDefinition brave and courageous The heroic sergeant risked his life to rescue 29 fishermen. Synonyms courageous, brave, daring, bold, fearless, gallant, intrepid, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) Definition very brave valiant attempts by neighbours and firefighters to rescue them Synonyms brave, heroic, courageous, bold, worthy, fearless, gallant, intrepid, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), indomitable, redoubtable, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) |