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- [nahyt-lee]
- /ˈnaɪt li/
- /ˈnaɪt.li/
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- [nahyt-lee]
- /ˈnaɪt li/
Definitions of knightly word
- adjective knightly characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous: knightly deeds. 1
- adjective knightly being or resembling a knight. 1
- adjective knightly of or belonging to a knight: knightly duties. 1
- adjective knightly composed of knights. 1
- adverb knightly in a manner befitting a knight. 1
- noun knightly Associated with or typical of a knight; chivalrous. 1
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Origin of knightly
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English cnihtlīc. See knight, -ly
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Parts of speech for Knightly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knightly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
knightly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for knightly
adj knightly
- accommodating — If you describe someone as accommodating, you like the fact that they are willing to do things in order to please you or help you.
- affable — Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly.
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- amicable — When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling.
- approachable — If you describe someone as approachable, you think that they are friendly and easy to talk to.
adjective knightly
- gracious — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
Top questions with knightly
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