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knightly

UK
/ˈnaɪtli/
US
/ˈnaɪtli/

Translations

knightlyadjective
knightlier
Comp.
knightliest
Super.
UK
/ˈnaɪtli/
US
/ˈnaɪtli/
chevaleresqueSens principal : qui rappelle le chevalier, ses qualités de bravoure et de courtoisie.
His knightly behavior earned him the admiration of everyone at the tournament.
Son comportement chevaleresque lui a valu l'admiration de tous au tournoi.
Additional translations
nobleEmploi plus large, dans un sens littéraire ou moral, pour marquer la dignité et la courtoisie.
Synonyms
gallant
heroic
courteous
valiant
noble
chivalrous
knightlyadverb
UK
/ˈnaɪtli/
US
/ˈnaɪtli/
Archaic/literary use meaning ‘in a knightly manner’.
chevaleresquementAdverbe littéraire, assez rare.
He bore himself knightly throughout the perilous quest.
Il se comporta chevaleresquement tout au long de la quête périlleuse.
Synonyms
chivalrously
gallantly
nobly
honorably
courteously
bravely
valiantly
magnanimously
lordly

Definitions

knightlyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a knight; chivalrous.
His knightly behavior earned him the admiration of everyone at the tournament.
knightlyadverb
In a manner befitting or characteristic of a knight; chivalrously.
He bore himself knightly throughout the perilous quest.
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