knightly
Like medieval champions
Knightly means befitting or characteristic of a knight—brave, chivalrous, honorable.
The word evokes medieval ideals of courage, courtesy, and service: knightly virtues, knightly conduct.
A knightly figure displays noble bearing and gallantry.
The term is literary and somewhat old-fashioned, appearing in historical fiction and romantic contexts: He made a knightly bow before her.
Chivalric romantic ideal
- troubadourMedieval Provençal lyric poet
- damselOld-fashioned maiden
- ladyCourteous term for woman
- chivalricOf knightly conduct
suitor · gallant · protector · rescue · devotion · token · favor · jousting
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- daringAdventurous courage
fearlessness · boldness · intrepidity · prowess · mettle · gallant · stalwart · resolute
Land-holding sworn subordinate
- liegeFeudal superior or subject
- squireKnight's noble assistant
- pageNoble's young assistant
- fealtyPledged devotion to authority
homage · manor · fief · lordship · banneret · retainer · oath · allegiance
Mounted lance combat
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- lanceLong thrusting weapon
- longswordTwo-handed medieval blade
- chainmailArmor of linked rings
armor · shield · charger · tilt · melee · gauntlet · visor · helm
Of ancient German peoples
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- MalteseFrom the island near Sicily
errant · paladin · champion · quest · grail · vow · chaste · pious
High regard, moral dignity
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- nobilityTitled ruling class
gentlemanliness · grace · dignity · respectfulness · politeness · decency · magnanimity · benevolence
courtly love
Chivalric romantic ideal
- troubadourMedieval Provençal lyric poet
- damselOld-fashioned maiden
- ladyCourteous term for woman
chivalric · suitor · gallant · protector · rescue · devotion · token · favor · jousting · tournament
bravery
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
daring · fearlessness · boldness · intrepidity · prowess · mettle · gallant · stalwart · resolute · undaunted
vassal
Land-holding sworn subordinate
fealty · homage · manor · fief · lordship · banneret · retainer · oath · allegiance · overlord
joust
Mounted lance combat
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- lanceLong thrusting weapon
- longswordTwo-handed medieval blade
chainmail · armor · shield · charger · tilt · melee · gauntlet · visor · helm · scabbard
Teutonic
Of ancient German peoples
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- brotherhoodKinship among men
Maltese · errant · paladin · champion · quest · grail · vow · chaste · pious · devout
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
nobility · gentlemanliness · grace · dignity · respectfulness · politeness · decency · magnanimity · benevolence · generosity
knightlyignoble
Lacking moral character
unchivalrous · ungallant · dishonorable · discourteous · churlish
knightlycowardly
Without bravery or nerve
craven · pusillanimous · dastardly · fainthearted · spineless
- Knights TemplarMedieval military religious order
- knight in shining armorIdealized rescuing hero
- Gladys Knight
- white knightBenevolent takeover bidder
- Jedi KnightTrained Force warrior
- medieval knightsFeudal armored cavalry
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