knightliness

noun

Definition of knightlinessnext
as in chivalrousness

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  1. knighthood
  2. chivalry
  3. gallantry
Noun
  • Nolan and Thomas' knighthood and damehood ceremony comes weeks after casting reports began indicating that the couple's top-secret next movie will star Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong'o.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Hugh, Ulf, and Addam are fitted with armor and cloaks, seduced into battle by Rhaenyra’s promise of knighthood if death doesn’t come for them first.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
Definition of knighthood
Noun
  • Consumers are getting caught up on the chivalry of knights as well.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Jousting was based on chivalry and how you were expected to follow certain principles and behave in a certain way.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024
Definition of chivalry
Noun
  • There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.
    Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
Definition of gallantry
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