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knightliness

noun

Definition of knightlinessnext
as in chivalrousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knightliness
  1. knighthood
  2. chivalry
  3. gentlemanliness
  4. gallantry
  5. attentiveness
  6. thoughtfulness
Noun
  • The gemstone was originally set in a medal of the Order of the Golden Fleece — the most important order of knighthood — and was later removed to be mounted on a ring.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And there was plenty to talk about, including the fact that Daltrey received his knighthood this past December from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of knighthood
Noun
  • Texts in the 15th century lamented the erosion of chivalry and knightly honor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • The service honors the Order of the Thistle, which is Scotland’s highest and most ancient order of chivalry.
    — Starr Bowenbank, InStyle, 17 July 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 World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • Sirianni sees Smith’s attentiveness in team meetings, his extra work in the weight room on his own time, and his extra work before and after practices.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Tornare remarked on Koons’ attentiveness and deep involvement, from overall concepts to the smallest design cues.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • Besides all that thoughtfulness around utility, the designs are some of the best out there.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And now [the rest] has to be curated in a way with some thoughtfulness and planning.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
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“Knightliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knightliness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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