knightliness

noun

Definition of knightlinessnext
as in chivalrousness

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  1. knighthood
  2. chivalry
  3. gentlemanliness
  4. gallantry
  5. attentiveness
  6. thoughtfulness
Noun
  • Lucas, Foster, Weaver and Meledandri were presented with the insignia of Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, which is equivalent to a knighthood.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • For his outstanding contributions to film, Neill was awarded a knighthood in New Zealand in 2022.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of knighthood
Noun
  • The service William attended honors the Order of the Thistle, which is Scotland’s highest and most ancient order of chivalry.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Their relationship is built, to a large degree, around Jerry’s belief that Roberta is the superior critic — but this, for Jerry, is a form of chivalry, the flower of their love story.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 June 2026
Definition of chivalry
Noun
  • Their answer came in the form of Colby Donaldson, the Texan mama’s boy who performed rugged gentlemanliness.
    — Shaan Merchant, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Definition of gentlemanliness
Noun
  • In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.
    — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.
    — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • That attentiveness showed up in small ways throughout our stay.
    — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
  • In the past 15 years, and especially in the last five, our city has seen an influx of pizza restaurants and chefs who’ve brought a diversity of styles and an attentiveness to elevated ingredients and approaches.
    — Peter St. Onge Updated June 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Unlike the glitter of our youth, Brunel’s body oils are formulated with more thoughtfulness.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 June 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
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“Knightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knightliness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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