knightly

(adjective, adverb)

adjective

1. characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

- the knightly years

Similar word(s): past, chivalric, medieval

2. being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Similar word(s): courteous, chivalrous, gallant

Sentences with knightly as an adjective:

- knightly combat

adverb

1. In the manner of a knight; chivalrously.