Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knight-in-shining-armor
noun
/naɪt ɪn ˈʃaɪnɪŋ ˈɑːrmər/
Definition
A heroic figure or person who saves someone from difficulties or danger.
Examples
- He always dreamed of finding his knight-in-shining-armor to rescue him from his daily struggles.
- In the movie, the knight-in-shining-armor saves the princess from the dragon.
- She believes every girl deserves a knight-in-shining-armor to support her dreams.
Meaning
This term describes someone who comes to the rescue in a romantic or dramatic context, often representing idealized behavior.
Synonyms
- hero
- savior
- champion
- rescuer
- white knight
