chivalrous

adjective
UK: /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/
US: /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

  1. Behaving in a polite and kind way towards women.

    1. He was very chivalrous and opened the door for her.
    2. A chivalrous man always treats women with respect and courtesy, showing consideration for their feelings.

  2. Relating to the traditional qualities of knights, such as courage, honor, and loyalty.

    1. The knight was known for his chivalrous behavior.
    2. The chivalrous code dictated that knights must protect the weak and defenseless, upholding their honor at all costs.

Synonyms

courteous noble honorable gentlemanly gallant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chivalrous" in English means: Behaving in a polite and kind way towards women., Relating to the traditional qualities of knights, such as courage, honor, and loyalty..

The phonetic transcription of "chivalrous" is /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/ in British English and /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chivalrous": courteous, noble, honorable, gentlemanly, gallant.

Example usage of "chivalrous": "He was very chivalrous and opened the door for her.". More examples on the page.