chivalrous

[ shiv-uhl-ruhs ]
/ ˈʃɪv əl rəs /
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adjective

having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
considerate and courteous to women; gallant.
gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

Origin of chivalrous

1300–50; Middle English chevalrous < Middle French chevalerous, equivalent to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous

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Words nearby chivalrous

chitterlings, chiungchou, chiusi, chiv, chivalric, chivalrous, chivalry, chivaree, chive, chivvy, chivy

Words related to chivalrous

benevolent, big, bold, brave, considerate, courageous, courteous, courtly, gallant, heroic, high-minded, honorable, intrepid, lofty, magnanimous, manly, polite, quixotic, spirited, sublime

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British Dictionary definitions for chivalrous

chivalrous
/ (ˈʃɪvəlrəs) /

adjective

gallant; courteous
involving chivalry

Derived forms of chivalrous

chivalrously, adverb chivalrousness, noun

Word Origin for chivalrous

C14: from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier