chivalry

noun
UK: /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/
US: /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/

  1. The system of values (such as loyalty and honor) that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow

    1. Knights showed chivalry.
    2. The knight's act of chivalry was bowing before the queen.

  2. Polite and kind behavior that shows a sense of honor, especially by men towards women

    1. He showed chivalry opening the door.
    2. His act of chivalry, offering her his coat, was appreciated in the cold.

Synonyms

gallantry honor nobility gentility courtesy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chivalry" in English means: The system of values (such as loyalty and honor) that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow, Polite and kind behavior that shows a sense of honor, especially by men towards women.

The phonetic transcription of "chivalry" is /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/ in British English and /ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chivalry": gallantry, honor, nobility, gentility, courtesy.

Example usage of "chivalry": "Knights showed chivalry.". More examples on the page.