单词	knighthood
释义	knighthood noun knight·​hood ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d  1 : the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight 2 : the qualities befitting a knight : chivalry 3 : knights as a class or body Example Sentences The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor. For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood. Recent Examples on the Web The announcement came a little over a month after the Queen appointed Camilla to the Order of the Garter, the most senior order of knighthood in the British honors system. Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 The knighthood was awarded to Attenborough for his services to television broadcasting and conservation—including his recent documentaries about the natural world, like Life in Color on Netflix. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 8 June 2022 Environmentalist David Attenborough headlined a bumper investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, picking up his second knighthood from fellow conservationist Prince Charles. Max Foster And Rob Picheta, CNN, 10 June 2022 That year, William also received his Order of the Garter knighthood. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 June 2022 There was also a protest outside Windsor Castle objecting to former Prime Minister Tony Blair receiving a knighthood. Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 13 June 2022 His exploits earned him a knighthood, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909. Barry Neild, CNN, 12 Mar. 2022 Now there is the prospect of further damage with the probe into claims that a donor to Charles’s charitable body, The Prince’s Foundation, was offered help in securing a knighthood. Bloomberg.com, 16 Feb. 2022 Prince William, 39, even used a sword to award a knighthood to Clive Lloyd, who played for, captained and managed the West Indies Cricket team. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 12 Jan. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition knighthood noun knight·​hood ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d  : the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight knighthood noun as in chivalry Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance chivalry gallantry gentlemanliness courtliness knightliness ceremony chivalrousness manners ceremoniousness thoughtfulness breeding attentiveness consideration formality genteelness urbanity gentility ceremonialness politeness respectability elegance civility courteousness mannerliness deference suaveness decorum politesse gentilesse graciousness seemliness unctuousness decorousness courtesy respect decency refinement polish propriety Antonyms & Near Antonyms boorishness churlishness vulgarity clownishness rudeness impoliteness discourtesy impropriety insolence loutishness brashness sauciness delinquency disrespect impertinence boldness incivility audacity indecency surliness shamelessness inappropriateness audaciousness impudence improperness discourteousness ungraciousness incorrectness informality presumption casualness arrogance brassiness inconsiderateness thoughtlessness conceit pretentiousness inconsideration See More
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