Synonyms of knighthood

knighthood

noun

as in chivalry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chivalry
• gallantry
• gentlemanliness
• courtliness
• knightliness
• ceremony
• chivalrousness
• consideration
• thoughtfulness
• attentiveness
• manners
• breeding
• ceremoniousness
• formality
• gentility
• politeness
• genteelness
• urbanity
• civility
• ceremonialness
• courteousness
• mannerliness
• elegance
• deference
• suaveness
• respectability
• graciousness
• decorum
• unctuousness
• politesse
• courtesy
• seemliness
• gentilesse
• respect
• decorousness
• refinement
• decency
• polish
• propriety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boorishness
• vulgarity
• churlishness
• rudeness
• discourtesy
• delinquency
• impropriety
• impoliteness
• incivility
• insolence
• indecency
• boldness
• disrespect
• audacity
• surliness
• impertinence
• inappropriateness
• brashness
• clownishness
• loutishness
• sauciness
• shamelessness
• impudence
• incorrectness
• ungraciousness
• informality
• presumption
• casualness
• arrogance
• discourteousness
• improperness
• audaciousness
• thoughtlessness
• conceit
• brassiness
• pretentiousness
• inconsiderateness
• inconsideration

Examples of knighthood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

King Charles also recognized the choreographer Wayne McGregor, handing him a knighthood for services to dance. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

Despite the loss, there were instantly calls for the often beleaguered England manager Gareth Southgate to be rewarded with a knighthood for leading the national team to its second successive European Cup final. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 July 2024

Starmer comes from a blue-collar background but would also be the first prime minister since the 1950s to already have a knighthood. —Alexander Smith, NBC News, 3 July 2024

His knighthood came in 2014, in recognition of his work for the Crown Prosecution Service. —Karla Adam, Washington Post, 4 July 2024