chivalrous

adjective

chiv·al·rous ˈshi-vəl-rəs How to pronounce chivalrous (audio)

: valiant

chivalrous warriors

: of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry

a chivalrous quest

: marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy

appreciated the chivalrous acts of the general

: marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women

A chivalrous man offered the woman his seat on the crowded bus.

chivalrously adverb

chivalrousness noun

Example Sentences

a kind and chivalrous man still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people

Recent Examples on the Web With the help of chivalrous Anglophile the Marquis de Chassagne (Lambert Wilson), Mrs. Harris gets a front-row showroom seat for the debut of Dior’s 10th anniversary collection.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022 Depp adjusts a phone cord near Camille Vasquez, his attorney, and the gesture is replayed in slow motion and exalted as a chivalrous deed.

New York Times, 26 May 2022 Mendes also shared the love on Instagram, posting his chivalrous red carpet moment.

Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022 The Song of Glory tells the story of the chivalrous woman Li Ge and the governor Liu Yikang who after many tribulations, get married, join hands to defend the country, and jointly create a prosperous and peaceful world.

William Earl, Variety, 22 Nov. 2021 Like Curthose before him, the generous and chivalrous Stephen lacked the ruthlessness that had enabled Henry I to impose his iron will upon a fickle and self-seeking nobility.

Stephen Brumwell, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021 For those wondering, Xyon Quinn was the unnamed individual who was showing his chivalrous side during a random segment last week.

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 Like his theatrical clients, Mr. Zarem could deftly switch roles: from the choleric control freak grappling with the last-minute glitches in staging an event to the chivalrous host greeting every guest like a best friend.

Sam Roberts, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2021 Gone with the Wind, which, with its portraits of buoyant, slavery-loving enslaved people and chivalrous Confederate officers, won the Pulitzer.

Benjamin Nugent, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English chivalerous, chevalrous, chyvalrous "excelling in warfare, valiant, exemplifying the ideals of chivalry," borrowed from Anglo-French chevalerus, chevalrous (continental Old French chevalerous), from chevalerie "body of knights serving an overlord, chivalry" + -us, -ous -ous

Note: As noted by the Oxford English Dictionary, first edition, chivalrous was apparently obsolescent by the mid-eighteenth century; Samuel Johnson, in his dictionary (1755), has only a citation from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene (1590) and remarks "a word now out of use." It was revived in the later eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by Romanticism and a renewed interest in the Middle Ages. The pronunciation of this word and chivalry with \\sh\\ rather than \\ch\\, as if they were taken from Modern French, presumably arose at that period.

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

chivalrous

adjective

as in noble

having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people

Synonyms & Similar Words

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noble
great
gallant
honorable
high
sublime
magnanimous
heroic
high-minded
lofty
big
lordly
natural
heroical
elevated
valiant
worthy
greathearted
knightly
exalted
regal
ennobled
venerable
inspiring
glorified
uplifting
magnificent
majestic
princely
numinous
moving
august

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

ignoble
vile
debased
contemptible
degenerate
despicable
sordid
vicious
low
repulsive
detestable
offensive
hateful
wretched
base
degraded
abominable
ugly
squalid
dirty
dastardly
little
sorry
lousy
discreditable
mean
vulgar
humiliating
narrow
ignominious
crude
degrading
coarse
small-minded

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of chivalrous are civil, courteous, gallant, and polite. While all these words mean "observant of the forms required by good breeding," chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior.

a chivalrous display of duty

The synonyms civil and chivalrous are sometimes interchangeable, but civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness.

owed the questioner a civil reply

The words courteous and chivalrous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness.

clerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers

Both gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. Gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.

a gallant suitor of the old school

In some situations, the words polite and chivalrous are roughly equivalent. However, polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality.

if you can't be pleasant, at least be polite

单词	chivalrous
释义	chivalrous adjective chiv·al·rous ˈshi-vəl-rəs 1 : valiant chivalrous warriors 2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry a chivalrous quest 3 a : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy appreciated the chivalrous acts of the general b : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women A chivalrous man offered the woman his seat on the crowded bus. chivalrously adverb chivalrousness noun Synonyms big elevated gallant great greathearted high high-minded lofty lordly magnanimous natural noble sublime See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a kind and chivalrous man still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people Recent Examples on the Web With the help of chivalrous Anglophile the Marquis de Chassagne (Lambert Wilson), Mrs. Harris gets a front-row showroom seat for the debut of Dior’s 10th anniversary collection. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022 Depp adjusts a phone cord near Camille Vasquez, his attorney, and the gesture is replayed in slow motion and exalted as a chivalrous deed. New York Times, 26 May 2022 Mendes also shared the love on Instagram, posting his chivalrous red carpet moment. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022 The Song of Glory tells the story of the chivalrous woman Li Ge and the governor Liu Yikang who after many tribulations, get married, join hands to defend the country, and jointly create a prosperous and peaceful world. William Earl, Variety, 22 Nov. 2021 Like Curthose before him, the generous and chivalrous Stephen lacked the ruthlessness that had enabled Henry I to impose his iron will upon a fickle and self-seeking nobility. Stephen Brumwell, WSJ, 17 Oct. 2021 For those wondering, Xyon Quinn was the unnamed individual who was showing his chivalrous side during a random segment last week. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 Like his theatrical clients, Mr. Zarem could deftly switch roles: from the choleric control freak grappling with the last-minute glitches in staging an event to the chivalrous host greeting every guest like a best friend. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2021 Gone with the Wind, which, with its portraits of buoyant, slavery-loving enslaved people and chivalrous Confederate officers, won the Pulitzer. Benjamin Nugent, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English chivalerous, chevalrous, chyvalrous "excelling in warfare, valiant, exemplifying the ideals of chivalry," borrowed from Anglo-French chevalerus, chevalrous (continental Old French chevalerous), from chevalerie "body of knights serving an overlord, chivalry" + -us, -ous -ous Note: As noted by the Oxford English Dictionary, first edition, chivalrous was apparently obsolescent by the mid-eighteenth century; Samuel Johnson, in his dictionary (1755), has only a citation from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene (1590) and remarks "a word now out of use." It was revived in the later eighteenth and nineteenth centuries by Romanticism and a renewed interest in the Middle Ages. The pronunciation of this word and chivalry with \\sh\\ rather than \\ch\\, as if they were taken from Modern French, presumably arose at that period. First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition chivalrous adjective chiv·al·rous ˈshi-vəl-rəs 1 : of or relating to a knight or knighthood chivalrous adventures 2 : having or showing honor, generosity, and courtesy a chivalrous and kind man 3 : showing special courtesy and regard to women chivalrous behavior chivalrous adjective as in noble having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature still engages in chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance noble great gallant honorable high sublime magnanimous heroic high-minded lofty big lordly natural heroical elevated valiant worthy greathearted knightly exalted regal ennobled venerable inspiring glorified uplifting magnificent majestic princely numinous moving august Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignoble vile debased contemptible degenerate despicable sordid vicious low repulsive detestable offensive hateful wretched base degraded abominable ugly squalid dirty dastardly little sorry lousy discreditable mean vulgar humiliating narrow ignominious crude degrading coarse small-minded See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of chivalrous are civil, courteous, gallant, and polite. While all these words mean "observant of the forms required by good breeding," chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior. a chivalrous display of duty The synonyms civil and chivalrous are sometimes interchangeable, but civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness. owed the questioner a civil reply The words courteous and chivalrous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness. clerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers Both gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. Gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy. a gallant suitor of the old school In some situations, the words polite and chivalrous are roughly equivalent. However, polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality. if you can't be pleasant, at least be polite
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chivalrous

adjective

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