chivalrous

[ shiv-uhl-ruhs ]

adjective

1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.

   Synonyms: devoted, true, faithful, courtly, valiant, dauntless, fearless

   Antonyms: disloyal, rude, cowardly

2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant.
3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

chivalrous

/ ˈʃɪvəlrəs /

adjective

1. gallant; courteous
2. involving chivalry

Derived Forms

• ˈchivalrously, adverb
• ˈchivalrousness, noun

Other Words From

• chival·rous·ly adverb
• chival·rous·ness noun
• non·chival·rous adjective
• non·chival·rous·ly adverb
• non·chival·rous·ness noun
• super·chival·rous adjective
• super·chival·rous·ly adverb
• super·chival·rous·ness noun
• un·chival·rous adjective
• un·chival·rous·ly adverb
• un·chival·rous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chivalrous¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English chevalrous, from Middle French chevalerous, equivalent to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of chivalrous¹

C14: from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier

Example Sentences

Trump is out there talking about how he'll "protect" women "whether the women like it or not," making the threat underlying the chivalrous pose all the more undeniable.

From Salon

Now, scientists have observed a pair of chivalrous birds joining the conversation.

From Science Magazine

Swift’s new beau added that he tries to be chivalrous on dates.

From Los Angeles Times

Kelce said on Wednesday’s podcast episode that on dates, he’s all about playing his chivalrous gender role, keeping an eye out for his companion while out in public.

From Los Angeles Times

If you believe his chivalrous account, I have an estate to sell you.

From New York Times