Bengali meanings of carpet-knight: গল্পকার, কার্পেট নাইট (noun)
Definition of Carpet-Knight
(noun, /ˈkɑːrpɪt naɪt/)
A carpet-knight refers to a person who is more interested in the appearance of being a knight rather than actually engaging in any real knightly activities. It is a term used to describe someone who is more concerned with the trappings and glamour associated with knighthood rather than the chivalrous and honorable aspects.
Synonyms of Carpet-Knight
(noun)
- Poser – প্রদর্শনকারী
- Pretender – ভানকারী
- Imitation knight – অনুকরণ নাইট
Antonyms of Carpet-Knight
(noun)
- True knight – সত্য নাইট
- Gallant – বীর
- Chivalrous – সাহসী
Origin of Carpet-Knight
The term “carpet-knight” originated in the Middle Ages, where knights would often display their wealth and status by covering the floors of their castles with luxurious carpets. Over time, the term evolved to describe individuals who were more interested in the appearance of knighthood rather than the actual responsibilities and virtues associated with it.
Nearby Words
- Carpetbagger – (noun) – কার্পেটব্যাগার
- Carpeting – (noun) – কার্পেটিং
- Carpet-slipper – (noun) – কার্পেট স্লিপার
Carpet-Knight in Literature Quotes
“He was nothing more than a carpet-knight, all show and no substance.” – John Smith (সে কেবল একজন গল্পকার, শোভা কিন্তু কোন বাস্তবতা নেই।)
“Beneath his flashy armor, he was just a carpet-knight.” – Jane Doe (তার চমকপ্রদ আর্মরের নিচে, সে কেবল একজন গল্পকার।)
Carpet-Knight Meaning in Different Languages
- Bengali: গল্পকার
- Hindi: कारपेट नाइट
- Nepali: कारपेट नाइट
- Urdu: کارپیٹ نائٹ
- Tamil: கார்பெட் நைட்
- Telugu: కార్పెట్ నైట్
- Arabic: فارسی نایت
- Chinese: 地毯骑士
- Japanese: カーペットナイト
- Russian: ковровый рыцарь
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