knighted

The word “knighted” has 2 syllables: knight-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈnaɪ.tɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for knighted?

In the thesaurus, “knighted” has 32 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for knighted along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for knighted

  • acclaimed
  • advanced
  • aggrandized
  • applauded
  • boosted
  • celebrated
  • cited
  • commended
  • commissioned
  • complimented
  • congratulated
  • decorated
  • elevated
  • ennobled
  • eulogized
  • exalted
  • extolled
  • forwarded
  • furthered
  • glorified
  • hailed
  • heightened
  • honored
  • improved
  • lauded
  • lifted
  • praised
  • promoted
  • raised
  • saluted
  • upgraded
  • uplifted

Antonyms for knighted

  • abased
  • censured
  • condemned
  • damned
  • degraded
  • demeaned
  • demoted
  • denounced
  • deposed
  • dethroned
  • disgraced
  • dishonored
  • dismissed
  • downgraded
  • expelled
  • humbled
  • humiliated
  • impeached
  • lowered
  • mortified
  • ousted
  • overthrew
  • reduced
  • removed
  • reprobated
  • shamed
  • took down
  • unmade
  • unseated

Meanings of knighted

  • verb
    1. To confer knighthood upon.
    2. To promote (a pawn) to a knight.

Example Sentences

  • He was knighted for his contributions to literature.
  • The queen knighted the general in a grand ceremony.
  • After years of service, she was finally knighted.
  • The actor was knighted for his achievements in film.
  • In medieval times, only the bravest warriors were knighted.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knighted, such as: abased, acclaimed, advanced, aggrandized, applauded, boosted, celebrated.

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kicked upstairs

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