chivalrous

chiv·al·rous

adj \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

Examples of CHIVALROUS

1. a kind and chivalrous man
2. <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

Antonyms: base, debased, degenerate, degraded, ignoble, low

Related Words: ennobled, exalted, glorified; heroic (also heroical), honorable, valiant, venerable, worthy; knightly, princely, regal; inspiring, moving, numinous, uplifting; august, magnificent, majestic

Near Antonyms: sordid, squalid, vile, wretched; abominable, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hateful, offensive, repulsive, ugly, vicious; dastardly, dirty, lousy, sorry; little, mean, narrow, small-minded; degrading, discreditable, humiliating, ignominious; coarse, crude, vulgar

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