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

Their relationship is built, to a large degree, around Jerry’s belief that Roberta is the superior critic — but this, for Jerry, is a form of chivalry, the flower of their love story. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 June 2026

Other royal events on the Royal Week schedule usually include an investiture, garden party, and sometimes a service for the Order of the Thistle, Scotland's highest honor of chivalry, but Royal Week doesn't mean the King has left England for the summer. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Kate Middleton returned to a familiar silhouette in custom Patrick McDowell for Monday’s Order of the Garter Service celebrating the most senior order of chivalry at Windsor Castle in England. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

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

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