单词 | chivalrous |
释义 | chivalrous —chivalrously, adv. —chivalrousness, n. /shiv"euhl reuhs/, adj. 1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. 2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant. 3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, esp. a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor. [1300-50; ME chevalrous < MF chevalerous, equiv. to chevalier CHEVALIER + -ous -OUS] Syn. 1. fearless, dauntless, valiant; courtly; faithful, true, devoted. Ant. 1. cowardly, rude, disloyal. |
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