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chivalrous

[ shiv-uhl-ruhs ]

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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

/ ˈʃɪvəlrəs /

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

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C14: from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier

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A new survey suggests that women are actually the more chivalrous sex -- which asks the question, where did the 'gentleman' go?

My sugar daddies were chivalrous and respectful, but when someone is compensating you for your time, a power dynamic emerges.

Other men who dealt with her a lot would confirm her skill at maneuvering them into feeling they had to be chivalrous.

The most recklessly chivalrous terms are indeed consonant with Sir Edward's character.

By now his name was well known to friend and foe alike, and his chivalrous nature was admired, even by his enemies.

His frank, chivalrous nature was captivated by the bold personality of the Corsican, so great in war, so attractive in peace.

The main certainty about his hapless157 expedition to Ireland is the certainty that he fought with the most chivalrous ardour.

But neither with the domestic feeling nor with the chivalrous feeling has the wicked priest any sympathy.

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