Synonyms of chivalry

chivalry

noun

as in gallantry

speech or behavior that is honorable and polite

Gentlemen who were lucky enough to gain invites to the state dinner are expected to act with the finest chivalry.

In an act of rare chivalry, the driver allowed several cars stopped at a "yield" sign to go ahead.

Related Words

• gallantry
• manners
• elegance
• gentlemanliness
• courtliness
• knighthood
• consideration
• courtesy
• thoughtfulness
• attentiveness
• hospitality
• ceremony
• gracefulness
• knightliness
• politeness
• chivalrousness
• breeding
• ceremoniousness
• respectability
• gentility
• courteousness
• civility
• formality
• urbanity
• decorum
• graciousness
• deference
• respect
• ceremonialness
• suaveness
• politesse
• mannerliness
• seemliness
• sociability
• genteelness
• friendliness
• decency
• cordiality
• gentilesse
• refinement
• geniality
• humility
• decorousness
• affability
• unctuousness
• propriety
• meekness
• modesty
• polish
• felicitousness
• shyness

Dissimilar Words

• boorishness
• vulgarity
• rudeness
• churlishness
• incivility
• discourtesy
• impoliteness
• delinquency
• surliness
• disrespect
• impropriety
• boldness
• indecency
• insolence
• inappropriateness
• audacity
• shamelessness
• incorrectness
• impudence
• clownishness
• brashness
• loutishness
• informality
• impertinence
• casualness
• sauciness
• presumption
• ungraciousness
• arrogance
• thoughtlessness
• discourteousness
• conceit
• audaciousness
• improperness
• brassiness
• inconsiderateness
• pretentiousness
• inconsideration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chivalry

As in all tragedies of chivalry, the alliance will split. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026

Warren closed out his number by thanking his beautiful wife; chivalry prevails! — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 Mar. 2026

Loyal to the Emperor, scornful of the aristocracy, and sympathetic to the peasants’ desire for liberation, if not their bloodlust, he is torn between medieval chivalry and modern self-preservation. — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

Gawain valiantly shows up for his own beheading, keeping his end of the bargain, and passes the test of chivalry. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2025

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