1. the quality of being noble, honorable, and courteous, especially toward women; chivalrous behavior

Examples

• His knightliness was evident in the way he always opened doors for others.
• The medieval tales celebrated the knightliness of brave warriors.
• She admired his old-fashioned knightliness and respectful manner.
• The code of knightliness demanded protection of the innocent.
• His knightliness made him stand up for those who couldn’t defend themselves.
• The story emphasized the importance of knightliness in building character.