adj
chivalrous
SHIHV-uhl-ruhs
adj
1
Showing old-fashioned courtesy and gallantry, especially in the way a man treats women.
"He held the door open and offered her his coat — a chivalrous gesture that made her smile."
"The knight was praised as much for his chivalrous manners as for his skill in battle."
How to Use Chivalrous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving with the polite, protective courtesy traditionally associated with knights.
Common pairings
chivalrous gesture
chivalrous manner
chivalrous knight
Word Forms
more chivalrous comparative, most chivalrous superlative
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Etymology
From Old French chevalerous, from chevalier ("knight, horseman") — ultimately from the same root as "cavalry."