chivalrynoun [ U ]
uk/ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/us/ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/very polite, honest, and kind behaviour, especially by men towards women
the system of behaviour followed by knights in the medieval period of history, that put a high value on honour, kindness, and courage:
the age of chivalry
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Polite and respectful
- chivalrous
- civil
- civility
- civilized
- civilly
- courteous
- couth
- deferential
- euphemism
- gallant
- gentlemanly
- grace
- gracious
- polite
- politely
- politically correct
- refined
- respect
- respectful
- respectfully
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