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   chivalrous

   /ˈʃɪvlrəs/

   adjective

   • 1. courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour): "shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat?" Similar gallantgentlemanlyhonourablerespectfulthoughtfulconsiderateprotectiveattentivecourteouspolitegraciouswell manneredurbanecourtlydated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite rudeboorishunmannerly
   • ▪ relating to the historical concept of chivalry: "the concept of chivalrous combat" Similar knightlynoblechivalricbravecourageousboldvaliantvalorousheroicdaringintrepidhonourablehigh-mindedjustfairloyalconstanttruevirtuousOpposite cowardly

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘characteristic of a medieval knight’): from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier (see chevalier).

   Derivatives

   • 1. chivalrously adverb
   • 2. chivalrousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   CHIVALROUS definition: 1. A chivalrous man is polite, honest, fair, and kind towards women: 2. used to describe knights…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CHIVALROUS is valiant. How to use chivalrous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Chivalrous.

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   adjective. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. Synonyms: devoted, true, faithful, courtly, valiant, dauntless, fearless. Antonyms: disloyal, rude, cowardly. considerate and courteous to women; gallant. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor. chivalrous.

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   A person who is courteous and attentive can be described as chivalrous: “The chivalrous stranger picked up the packages Veronica dropped and held the door open while she entered the apartment building.”

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   chivalrous in American English. (ˈʃɪvəlrəs) adjective. 1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. 2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant. 3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, esp. a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHIVALROUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   used to describe knights in the medieval period of history and their behavior, which put a high value on honor, kindness, and courage: an illustration of Prince Valiant, the chivalrous knight in shining armor. the chivalrous code of the knight errant.

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   1. of or pertaining to chivalry or knighthood. 2. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty; valiant. 3. considerate and courteous to women; gallant. 4. gracious; generous, esp. toward the less fortunate.

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    chivalrous meaning, definition, what is chivalrous: a man who is chivalrous behaves in a pol...: Learn more.

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    Chivalrous definition: Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight.