knightly

• Adjektiv, das Eigenschaften oder Merkmale eines mittelalterlichen Ritters beschreibt, wie Ritterlichkeit, Ehre und Tapferkeit. Gilt heute als veraltet oder poetisch.

An adjective describing qualities or characteristics associated with a medieval knight, such as chivalry, honor, and bravery. Now considered archaic or poetic.

1. Relating to medieval knighthoodC1formal

   Characteristic of or pertaining to the era of knights, chivalry, and feudal honor.

   ritterlich

   • The knightly code of honor demanded bravery and loyalty.
   • He wore a knightly suit of armor to the Renaissance fair.
   • The story is filled with knightly quests and heroic deeds.

   Synonymechivalricchivalrous

2. Gallant or chivalrous toward womenB2formal

   Showing the courteous and protective behavior associated with an ideal knight, especially toward women.

   Ritterlich

   • His knightly manners impressed her family.
   • She appreciated his knightly gesture of opening the door.
   • Modern chivalry still values knightly respect for others.

   Synonymechivalrouscourteouscourtlygallantgentlemanly

   Antonymediscourteousrudeunchivalrousungallant