Chivalrous
adjective
Being polite, kind, and helpful, especially towards women.
John took off his coat on a cold night and offered it to Mary, which was a chivalrous act.
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- chivalrous act
- chivalrous gentleman
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Approving
adjective
Related to the system of medieval knighthood.
In the middle ages, knights would follow a chivalrous code of honor.
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- chivalrous code
- chivalrous order
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Historical
adjective
Being polite, kind, and helpful, especially towards women.
John took off his coat on a cold night and offered it to Mary, which was a chivalrous act.
Often appears as...
- chivalrous act
- chivalrous gentleman
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Related to the system of medieval knighthood.
In the middle ages, knights would follow a chivalrous code of honor.
Often appears as...
- chivalrous code
- chivalrous order
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Gendered Connotations
The word may imply old-fashioned gender roles, be mindful when using it.
His chivalrous offer to carry her bags seemed outdated to some.
Pro Tip 2/3Modern Usage
Nowadays, 'chivalrous' is also used to describe respectful actions towards all people, not just women.
Offering his seat to the elderly man was a chivalrous gesture.
Pro Tip 3/3Politeness Emphasized
Use 'chivalrous' to emphasize exceptional politeness or consideration in an act.
Staying behind to clean up after the party was a chivalrous thing to do.
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and a strong desire to help and bring relief to them. I thought violent jihad was noble, chivalrous and the best way to help.
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and a strong desire to help and bring relief to them. I thought violent jihad was noble, chivalrous and the best way to help.
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Belle Boyd
American Celebrity
There are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots and counter-plots. Others that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.
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Joan Collins
American Actress
Gone are the days when a gentleman lightly took your hand in his and brushed his lips across it, or tipped his hat to acknowledge you as he chivalrously stepped aside to let you pass.
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Demosthenes
Greek Statesman
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.
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Orlando Bloom
English Actor
I've done all these historical epics and chivalrous roles, but there's an odder, quirkier side to me that nobody knows about.
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Scott Glenn
American Actor
Rodeo riders are the last of the true chivalrous groups of people. It's a place where the competition is really pure.
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Ishita Dutta
Indian Actress
Vatsal is helpful, observant and chivalrous. What I dislike is that he never experiments with food.
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Karl Kraus
Austrian Writer
I and life: The case was settled chivalrously. The opponents parted without having made up.
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Sophie Turner
British Actress
I think I'm not really into the handsome, chivalrous knight; I like the bad boys.
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Belle Boyd
American Celebrity
There are those who maintain that in this world women have no right to interfere in the affairs of state, in politics, in plots and counter-plots. Others that are who, more chivalrous, are willing to admit that women have as much right to act, think, and speak as men.
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Joan Collins
American Actress
Gone are the days when a gentleman lightly took your hand in his and brushed his lips across it, or tipped his hat to acknowledge you as he chivalrously stepped aside to let you pass.
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Demosthenes
Greek Statesman
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.
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Orlando Bloom
English Actor
I've done all these historical epics and chivalrous roles, but there's an odder, quirkier side to me that nobody knows about.
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Scott Glenn
American Actor
Rodeo riders are the last of the true chivalrous groups of people. It's a place where the competition is really pure.
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Ishita Dutta
Indian Actress
Vatsal is helpful, observant and chivalrous. What I dislike is that he never experiments with food.
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Karl Kraus
Austrian Writer
I and life: The case was settled chivalrously. The opponents parted without having made up.
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Sophie Turner
British Actress
I think I'm not really into the handsome, chivalrous knight; I like the bad boys.
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