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chivalrous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of chivalrous

having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature

still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people

Synonyms of chivalrous

big, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, natural, noble, sublime

Words Related to chivalrous

ennobled, exalted, glorified

heroic (also heroical), honorable, valiant, venerable, worthy

knightly, princely, regal

inspiring, moving, numinous, uplifting

august, magnificent, majestic

Near Antonyms of chivalrous

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

Antonyms of chivalrous

base, debased, degenerate, degraded, ignoble, low

Synonym Discussion of chivalrous

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

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