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Knightly

adj.resilient, kindliterary

What it means

Brave, honorable, and courteously protective in a chivalric way.

Reach for it when using storybook language to praise honorable conduct

The knightly hero defended the travelers and kept faith with his rivals.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    courteous

    respectful manners are the observed quality

    not when Courtesy alone does not establish bravery.

  • warm

    noble

    high-minded character matters more than combat imagery

    not when Noble can sound grandiose in ordinary feedback.

  • professional

    honorable

    ethical conduct and keeping one's word are supported

    not when Honorable lacks knightly's storybook courage.

  • formal

    chivalrous

    honor and courteous protection are central

    not when Chivalrous can carry dated gender expectations.

  • literary

    gallant

    bravery is graceful and conspicuous

    not when Gallant may sound theatrical or romantic.

  • literary

    valiant

    courage under real danger deserves elevated praise

    not when Valiant overstates routine helpfulness with no risk.

Said against

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  • cowardly
  • dishonorable
  • boorish

It naturally appears in

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  • knightly virtue

    Knightly virtue in the tale requires mercy as well as courage.

  • knightly conduct

    His knightly conduct protected the defeated opponent from mockery.

  • knightly hero

    The knightly hero solved the quarrel before drawing his sword.

The word family

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