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Definition of knightly in English: knightlyadjectiveknightliest, knightlier ˈnʌɪtliˈnaɪtli Associated with or typical of a knight; chivalrous. Example sentencesExamples - Malory was first and foremost a chronicler of secular chivalry, and his version of the Grail story brings out the tensions between the Grail's religious idealism and its context of knightly life and exploits.
- As the name suggests it concerns itself with chivalry, honour and knightly contests.
- It was possible for young men of relatively low status to make a mark through their prowess, but in general the participants were already of noble or at least knightly birth.
- The code of chivalry that embodied the knightly ideals - honor, generosity and courtesy - became the code of honor of the gentleman, and the foundation of fencing etiquette.
- In theory, knightly honour allowed only two alternatives, death or capture.
Synonyms gallant, noble, valiant, heroic, courageous, brave, bold, intrepid, dauntless, fearless, stout-hearted chivalrous, courtly, courteous, gracious, honourable, noble-minded literary valorous upper-class, well born, high-born, noble, of noble birth, aristocratic, lordly, patrician, blue-blooded, titled archaic gentle, of gentle birth
Derivativesnounˈnʌɪtlɪnəsˈnaɪtlinəs If Lanval's mysterious lady is beautiful and generous, she also takes his knightliness from him. Example sentencesExamples - Through such references, the reader is made aware that Perceval's transformation is not yet complete, despite the fact that other characters within the romance seem now to accept his knightliness at face value.
Rhymesnightly, sightly, sprightly Definition of knightly in US English: knightlyadjectiveˈnaɪtliˈnītlē Associated with or typical of a knight; chivalrous. Example sentencesExamples - It was possible for young men of relatively low status to make a mark through their prowess, but in general the participants were already of noble or at least knightly birth.
- The code of chivalry that embodied the knightly ideals - honor, generosity and courtesy - became the code of honor of the gentleman, and the foundation of fencing etiquette.
- In theory, knightly honour allowed only two alternatives, death or capture.
- As the name suggests it concerns itself with chivalry, honour and knightly contests.
- Malory was first and foremost a chronicler of secular chivalry, and his version of the Grail story brings out the tensions between the Grail's religious idealism and its context of knightly life and exploits.
Synonyms gallant, noble, valiant, heroic, courageous, brave, bold, intrepid, dauntless, fearless, stout-hearted upper-class, well born, high-born, noble, of noble birth, aristocratic, lordly, patrician, blue-blooded, titled
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