Belle Boyd

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.

American Celebrity

Joan Collins

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.

American Actress

Demosthenes

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.

Greek Statesman

Orlando Bloom

I've done all these historical epics and chivalrous roles, but there's an odder, quirkier side to me that nobody knows about.

English Actor

Scott Glenn

Rodeo riders are the last of the true chivalrous groups of people. It's a place where the competition is really pure.

American Actor

Ishita Dutta

Vatsal is helpful, observant and chivalrous. What I dislike is that he never experiments with food.

Indian Actress

Karl Kraus

I and life: The case was settled chivalrously. The opponents parted without having made up.

Austrian Writer

Sophie Turner

I think I'm not really into the handsome, chivalrous knight; I like the bad boys.

British Actress

The word may imply old-fashioned gender roles, be mindful when using it.

Gendered Connotations

Nowadays, 'chivalrous' is also used to describe respectful actions towards all people, not just women.

Modern Usage

Use 'chivalrous' to emphasize exceptional politeness or consideration in an act.

Politeness Emphasized

'Chivalrous' can bring to mind tales of knights and romanticize times past.

Historic Context

It implies living by high moral standards, similar to an honorable knight.

Moral Standards

'Chivalrous' could make modern situations seem quaint or old-timey.

Archaic Flavor

 and a strong desire to help and bring relief to them. I thought violent jihad was noble, chivalrous and the best way to help.

Chivalrous

Gendered Connotations

Modern Usage

Politeness Emphasized

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