What does the cryptic crossword clue "In speech, 22 down character’s noble (8)" mean?

The definition is "noble". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like (In speech): [George] 'Knightley', a character from Jane Austen's Emma The answer is KNIGHTLY.

In speech, 22 down character’s noble (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29570 | 18 Down | 2024-12-19 flower

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