chivalrous
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adjective \ˈshi-vəl-rəs\Definition of CHIVALROUS
1
: valiant
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry
3
a : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy b : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women
— chiv·al·rous·ly adverb
— chiv·al·rous·ness noun
See Examples of CHIVALROUS
- a kind and chivalrous man
- <still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people>
First Known Use of CHIVALROUS
14th century
Related to CHIVALROUS
- Synonyms
- big, noble, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, natural, sublime
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