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knightly Definition

knightly (-lē)

adjective

  1. of, characteristic of, like, or befitting a knight; chivalrous, brave, etc.
  2. consisting of knights

adverb

Archaic in a knightly manner

knightly Related Forms
knight′·li·ness noun
knightly Synonyms

knightly

modif.

gallant, courteous, gentil (French); see brave 1, chivalrous, noble 1, 2.

knightly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • family: It had been built by a knightly family who took their name from the place - the Actons.
  • class: In other words, the knightly class, the Church and the rest!
  • order: There is a nice article for personalizing your knightly order.
  • virtue: This rather sordid reality was glamorized in the wuxia tales which, like Arthurian legend, promoted a concept of knightly virtue.
  • skill: Where sons of the gentry would exchange with other noble families to learn knightly chivalric skills.
  • exploit: He had many adventures and performed knightly exploits without number, but could not capture Jerusalem.