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knightly Antonyms

Opposite of knightly

Because the opposite of knightly shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a medieval knight; possessing the chivalrous qualities of courage, honor, courtesy, and generosity.

Usage Example

"The ancient romance celebrates the hero's unchivalrous devotion to justice and courtesy."

Strongest
unchivalrous
Strong
cowardly
ignoble
dishonorable
boorish
base

• adverb (Context 2)

In a chivalrous, gallant, or honorable manner befitting a knight (now chiefly archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"In the ballad, the young squire swore to bear himself cowardly in every trial he faced."

Strong
cowardly
dishonorably
ignobly

Similar words to knightly

Words similar to knightly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

chivalrous
chivalrously
chivalric
gallant
gallantly
noble
valiantly
nobly
See all synonyms of knightly

• Nearby Words

knight
knighthood
knightia
knightly
knik
knik river
kniphofia

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Knightly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/knightly
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