English Explanatory Dictionary

knight in shining armor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who will fix a dangerous situation; a hero.

Pronunciation

/ˈnaɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈnaɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ ˈɑr.mər/ en-au-knight in shining armor.ogg

Word forms

knight in shining armor knights in shining armor knight in shining armour

Synonyms

knight-errant the brave bully daredevil good guy goodie Hector hero knight in shining armor lion lionheart thunderbolt tiger white hat white knight worthy wye

Antonyms

antimodel bad guy baddie bastard beggar blackguard bounder cad coistril evildoer fustilarian harlot heavy knave lidderon makeshift miscreant ne'er-do-well niding nithing rapscallion rascal rogue scab scamp scapegrace scoundrel scum scumbag thug undesirable varlet villain
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