knightliness (Meaning)
knightliness (n)
the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
knightliness (n.)
The character or bearing suitable for a knight; chivalry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of knightliness
Synonyms:
- knighthood
- ceremoniousness
- thoughtfulness
- gentlemanliness
- gallantry
- chivalrousness
- courtliness
- chivalry
- attentiveness
Antonyms:
- surliness
- audacity
- rudeness
- impoliteness
- discourtesy
- discourteousness
- incivility
- boorishness
- impropriety
- vulgarity
- incivility
- rudeness
- audacity
- vulgarity
- boorishness
- discourteousness
- surliness
- discourtesy
- impropriety
- impoliteness
- delinquency
- disrespect
- boldness
- disrespect
- delinquency
- boldness
- churlishness
- churlishness
Synonyms:
- mannerliness
- politeness
- genteelness
- ceremony
- breeding
- manners
- formality
- ceremonialness
- consideration
- courteousness
Antonyms:
- inappropriateness
- improperness
- presumption
- insolence
- insolence
- clownishness
- arrogance
- improperness
- ungraciousness
- presumption
- casualness
- indecency
- ungraciousness
- loutishness
- sauciness
- loutishness
- brashness
- shamelessness
- sauciness
- incorrectness
- impertinence
- clownishness
- informality
- casualness
- impudence
- indecency
- impertinence
- brashness
- impudence
- arrogance
- shamelessness
- informality
- incorrectness
- inappropriateness
knightliness Sentence Examples
- The knight's bravery and sense of justice were a true testament to his knightliness.
- The young squire aspired to embody the ideals of knightliness, earning the respect of his peers.
- Sir Lancelot's unwavering loyalty to King Arthur exemplifies the highest standards of knightliness.
- In pursuit of knightliness, the knights embarked on a perilous quest to rescue the damsel in distress.
- The king bestowed a knighthood upon the valiant warrior in recognition of his unwavering knightliness.
- Throughout the kingdom, tales of the knight's valor and knightliness inspired awe and admiration.
- The knight's unwavering commitment to chivalry and knightliness guided his every action and decision.
- The princess was captivated by the knight's charm and knightliness, believing he was her destined love.
- The code of knightliness demanded that the knights protect the weak, uphold justice, and remain honorable in all their endeavors.
- Despite facing overwhelming odds, the knights' unwavering knightliness and determination ultimately led them to victory.
FAQs About the word knightliness
the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conductThe character or bearing suitable for a knight; chivalry.
knighthood, ceremoniousness, thoughtfulness, gentlemanliness, gallantry,chivalrousness, courtliness, chivalry, attentiveness, mannerliness
surliness, audacity, rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy, discourteousness, incivility, boorishness, impropriety, vulgarity
The knight's bravery and sense of justice were a true testament to his knightliness.
The young squire aspired to embody the ideals of knightliness, earning the respect of his peers.
Sir Lancelot's unwavering loyalty to King Arthur exemplifies the highest standards of knightliness.
In pursuit of knightliness, the knights embarked on a perilous quest to rescue the damsel in distress.
