knightly
adjective
knight·ly ˈnīt-lē 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a knight
tales of knightly adventures
2
: made up of knights
knightliness noun
knightly adverb
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
knightliness
noun
as in chivalrousness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- chivalrousness
- knighthood
- chivalry
- ceremoniousness
- gentlemanliness
- genteelness
- courtliness
- attentiveness
- gallantry
- ceremonialness
- thoughtfulness
- mannerliness
- breeding
- ceremony
- manners
- consideration
- courteousness
- decorousness
- urbanity
- elegance
- politeness
- formality
- suaveness
- civility
- deference
- gentility
- graciousness
- decorum
- respectability
- politesse
- unctuousness
- gentilesse
- seemliness
- courtesy
- polish
- refinement
- respect
- decency
- propriety
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- boorishness
- churlishness
- vulgarity
- delinquency
- clownishness
- rudeness
- impoliteness
- discourteousness
- incivility
- discourtesy
- disrespect
- audacity
- surliness
- boldness
- improperness
- impropriety
- inappropriateness
- brashness
- indecency
- insolence
- loutishness
- sauciness
- shamelessness
- impertinence
- incorrectness
- casualness
- impudence
- ungraciousness
- audaciousness
- presumption
- brassiness
- informality
- arrogance
- inconsiderateness
- thoughtlessness
- conceit
- inconsideration
- pretentiousness