brave knight

Courageous armored fighter

A brave knight is a courageous mounted warrior, evoking the armored horsemen of medieval Europe who embodied ideals of chivalry and valor.

The phrase appears in fairy tales, fantasy literature, and nostalgic expressions: She waited for a brave knight to rescue her.

Often used ironically for someone acting gallantly or playing hero: My brave knight changed my flat tire in the rain.

Related

gallant · noble steed · steed · castle · round table · quest · shield · courage · sworn oath · jousting · noble · fearless · heroic · lance · honor · coat of arms · damsel · fair maiden

Categories
Opposites
courage/character

brave knightcoward

Person lacking bravery

poltroon · recreant · deserter · dastard · faintheart

moral alignment

brave knightblack knight

Chess piece or medieval fighter

villain · dark lord · tyrant · oppressor · knave

social role/status

brave knightdamsel in distress

Woman needing rescue

beggar · prisoner

Family

brave, knight, bravely, bravery, braver, bravest, bravado, bravura, knights

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G