chivalrous

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chiv·al·rous | \ ˈshi-vəl-rəs

Definition of chivalrous

1 : valiant chivalrous warriors

2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry a chivalrous quest

3a : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy appreciated the chivalrous acts of the general

b : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women A chivalrous man offered the woman his seat on the crowded bus.

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civil, polite, courteous, gallant, chivalrous mean observant of the forms required by good breeding. civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness. owed the questioner a civil reply polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality. if you can't be pleasant, at least be polite courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness. clerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy. a gallant suitor of the old school chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior. a chivalrous display of duty

Examples of chivalrous in a Sentence

a kind and chivalrous man still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people

Recent Examples on the Web As a Knight of Columbus, Andrew perfected a chivalrous task: Knights protect the weak. — Nr Symposium, National Review, "Men of Heroic Virtue Can Live in the World Today — Andrew Walther Did," 6 Dec. 2020 Romantic comedies — and predatory men — have all but ruined the chivalrous gesture. — Washington Post, "Miss Manners: Umbrella gesture misunderstood — or not," 28 Nov. 2020 For years, Maye escaped into fantasy worlds where men didn’t abuse women, where men were caring and chivalrous and gentle. — Hallie Lieberman, Wired, "The Musk of Romance," 11 June 2020 The virtual date started with the chivalrous gesture of flowers delivered to Haddish’s door, followed by some laughs and a deep conversation about their goals in life. — Jasmine Grant, Essence, "Watch Tiffany Haddish And Common Go On A Virtual Bumble Date," 23 Apr. 2020 The glimmer of hope, suggested by Ai’ai’s final chivalrous act and by her seeming solidarity with Zhou’s wife, is too faint to lift the grim sky of the film. — Jiwei Xiao, The New York Review of Books, "Into the Uncharted Zone: Diao Yinan’s ‘The Wild Goose Lake’," 14 Mar. 2020 That relatable humanity was crystallized in Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie), who spent years striving for the recognition of her chivalrous peers and finally got it when Jaime Lannister tapped her on the shoulder with his sword. — The Atlantic, "The 15 Best TV Moments of 2019," 19 Dec. 2019 But there is nothing chivalrous about disrespecting someone’s stated wishes. — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, "Midlife dater ignores red flag waving," 5 Dec. 2019 But there is nothing chivalrous about disrespecting someone’s stated wishes. — Amy Dickinson, The Denver Post, "Ask Amy: Midlife dater ignores red flag waving," 5 Dec. 2019

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