knighthood
The word “knighthood” has 2 syllables: knight-hood
It's pronounced as /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/
What is synonym and antonym for knighthood?
In the thesaurus, “knighthood” has 39 synonyms and 38 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for knighthood along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for knighthood
- attentiveness
- breeding
- ceremonialness
- ceremoniousness
- ceremony
- chivalrousness
- chivalry
- civility
- consideration
- courteousness
- courtesy
- courtliness
- decency
- decorousness
- decorum
- deference
- elegance
- formality
- gallantry
- genteelness
- gentilesse
- gentility
- gentlemanliness
- graciousness
- knightliness
- mannerliness
- manners
- polish
- politeness
- politesse
- propriety
- refinement
- respect
- respectability
- seemliness
- suaveness
- thoughtfulness
- unctuousness
- urbanity
Antonyms for knighthood
- arrogance
- audaciousness
- audacity
- boldness
- boorishness
- brashness
- brassiness
- casualness
- churlishness
- clownishness
- conceit
- delinquency
- discourteousness
- discourtesy
- disrespect
- impertinence
- impoliteness
- improperness
- impropriety
- impudence
- inappropriateness
- incivility
- inconsiderateness
- inconsideration
- incorrectness
- indecency
- informality
- insolence
- loutishness
- presumption
- pretentiousness
- rudeness
- sauciness
- shamelessness
- surliness
- thoughtlessness
- ungraciousness
- vulgarity
Meanings of knighthood
- noun
- An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir".
- The quality of being a knight.
- The knights collectively, the body of knights.
Example Sentences
- He was awarded knighthood for his service to the nation.
- Achieving knighthood was the highest honor for a medieval warrior.
- The ceremony of knighthood was held in the royal palace.
- His dream since childhood was to earn a knighthood.
- The title of knighthood comes with both honor and duty.
On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knighthood, such as: arrogance, attentiveness, audaciousness, audacity, boldness, boorishness, brashness.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
knightliness
- attentiveness
- breeding
- ceremonialness
- ceremoniousness
- ceremony
- chivalrousness
- chivalry
- civility
- consideration
- courteousness
- courtesy
- courtliness
- decency
- decorousness
- decorum
- deference
- elegance
- formality
- gallantry
- genteelness
- gentilesse
- gentility
- gentlemanliness
- graciousness
- knighthood
- mannerliness
- manners
- polish
- politeness
- politesse
- propriety
- refinement
- respect
- respectability
- seemliness
- suaveness
- thoughtfulness
- unctuousness
- urbanity
unctuousness
- adulation
- affability
- affectation
- affectedness
- applause
- approbation
- artificiality
- attentiveness
- bad faith
- bigotry
- blandishment
- blarney
- bootlicking
- breeding
- cajolery
- cant
- casuistry
- ceremonialness
- ceremoniousness
- ceremony
- chivalrousness
- chivalry
- civility
- commendation
- consideration
- cordiality
- courteousness
- courtesy
- courtliness
- deceit
- deceitfulness
- decency
- deception
- deceptiveness
- decorousness
- decorum
- deference
- dishonesty
- display
- dissembling
- dissimulation
- double-dealing
- duplicity
- elegance
- empty talk
- encomium
- eulogy
- eyewash
- fakery
- false profession
- falseness
- falsity
- fawning
- flattering
- flummery
- formality
- fraud
- fraudulentness
- friendliness
- fulsomeness
- gallantry
- geniality
- genteelness
- gentilesse
- gentility
- gentlemanliness
- glibness
- graciousness
- hokum
- hollow words
- honeyed words
- hospitality
- hypocrisy
- hypocritical respect
- imposture
- ingratiation
- insincerity
- irreverence
- jive
- knighthood
- knightliness
- laud
- lie
- lip devotion
- lip homage
- lip praise
- lip reverence
- lip service
- lip worship
- mannerliness
- manners
- mockery
- mouth honor
- mouthing
- mush
- obsequiousness
- oiliness
- palaver
- perfidy
- pharisaicalness
- pharisaism
- phoniness
- pietism
- piousness
- plaudits
- polish
- politeness
- politesse
- pretence
- pretense
- pretension
- pretentiousness
- pretty speech
- propriety
- puffery
- quackery
- refinement
- respect
- respectability
- sanctimoniousness
- sanctimony
- seemliness
- self-righteousness
- self-satisfaction
- sham
- shamming
- smooth talk
- smoothness
- snow
- snow job
- sociability
- soft words
- soft-soap
- speciousness
- stroking
- suaveness
- sweet-talk
- sycophancy
- tartuffery
- thoughtfulness
- toadyism
- token agreement
- tokenism
- tribute
- truckling
- two-facedness
- urbanity