knightly

[ nahyt-lee ]

adjective

1. characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous:

   knightly deeds.

2. being or resembling a knight.
3. of or belonging to a knight:

   knightly duties.

4. composed of knights.

adverb

1. in a manner befitting a knight.

knightly

/ ˈnaɪtlɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, resembling, or befitting a knight

Derived Forms

• ˈknightliness, noun

Other Words From

• knightli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of knightly¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English cnihtlīc. See knight, -ly

Example Sentences

The Olympics and chariot racing declined as the Roman world fragmented, and knightly tournaments, which served to entertain and prepare its participants for war, emerged as the new popular spectacle.

From Salon

He sent his resignation earlier this week, and his last day will be March 31, county spokesperson Arnold Knightly confirmed.

From Seattle Times

When I was anointed a reporter at 21, I felt as if I had been inducted into a knightly order dedicated to Truth and I’ve never been totally deprogrammed.

From Salon

She carried the 17th century Sword of State made for Charles II into Westminster Abbey, and exchanged it for the Jewelled Sword of Offering, which symbolises royal power and the monarch accepting his duty and knightly virtues.

From BBC

Notably, she becomes the first woman to carry and present the diamond, ruby and emerald encrusted sword - which symbolises royal power and the monarch accepting his duty and knightly virtues.

From BBC