knightliness
/ˈnaɪtlinəs/
noun
- The quality or behavior of a knight; chivalry, honor, courage, and courtesy.
- The story celebrates the knightliness of the young squire who always told the truth.
- His knightliness was shown when he defended the weak against bullies.
- She admired the knightliness of the firefighter who risked his life to save others.
- A noble or generous act or attitude.
- The knightliness of her offer to help surprised everyone.
- Donating his prize money to charity was an act of true knightliness.
- Simple knightliness, like holding the door for a stranger, can brighten someone's day.