galahad

Thân thiện

Sir Galahad kneels before the sacred chalice in a sunlit chapel.

Definition

Proper noun 1. The most virtuous knight: In the legends of King Arthur, Galahad is the knight of the Round Table renowned for his unparalleled purity, spiritual perfection, and strength. He is the only knight considered worthy enough to achieve the ultimate quest: seeing and, in some versions, obtaining the Holy Grail.

Usage Examples

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• Showing possession:

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical use: The name "Galahad" is sometimes used in modern English to describe a man who is (or who believes himself to be) exceptionally noble, chivalrous, or pure in his intentions.
  • He arrived like a modern Galahad, determined to rescue the company from its financial troubles.

Variants and Related Words

• Galahadian (adj, rare): Pertaining to or characteristic of Sir Galahad (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Paragon
• Pure knight
• Holy knight

Idioms and Cultural References

• A regular Galahad: Used, often humorously or sarcastically, to describe a man who acts with extreme or old-fashioned chivalry.
  • Holding doors for everyone? You're a regular Galahad.
• The Galahad of [a group/cause]: A literary way to label the most morally upright person within a specific context.
  • She was considered the Galahad of the movement, uncorrupted by political compromise.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Arthurian legend) the most virtuous knight of the Round Table; was able to see the Holy Grail

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Galahad
• Sir Galahad