(knight-ly) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. 1 characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; 2 being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Example Sentence

He had very knightly behavior.

Synonyms

chivalrous; gallant; medieval

Antonyms

discourteous

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Rhymes

  • brightly
  • knightly
  • lightly
  • nightly
  • rightly
  • slightly
  • sprightly
  • stitely
  • tightly
  • whiteley
  • whitely

  • forthrightly
  • politely
  • unsightly