beknighted
- adjective
- /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
- Archaic
- He is beknighted.
Examples
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The beknighted warrior stood proudly in front of the crowd.
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After years of service, he was finally recognized as a beknighted hero for his bravery in battle.
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The beknighted general was honored at the royal ceremony for his service.
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After years of dedication, she became the first beknighted woman in her field.
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The beknighted hero's name was remembered in stories for generations.
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The queen beamed with pride as she bestowed the beknighted title upon the valiant soldier in front of the entire court.
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In honor of his contributions to the community, the mayor declared him beknighted during the annual awards ceremony.
Antonyms
How Honored
Surface Forms
Morphology
beknighted = beknight (transparent) = be + knight + ed
The word is derived from 'beknight' with the suffix '-ed', indicating the state of having been made a knight.
Etymology
Beknighted comes from the prefix be- meaning 'make' and the word knight, so it simply means someone who has 'been made a knight'.