51³Ō¹Ļ

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chivalrous

[shiv-uhl-ruhs]

adjective

  1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.

    Synonyms: , , , , , ,
    Antonyms: , ,
  2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant.

  3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.



chivalrous

/ ˈʃɪ±¹É™±ō°łÉ™²õ /

adjective

  1. gallant; courteous

  2. involving chivalry

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • chivalrously adverb
  • chivalrousness noun
  • nonchivalrous adjective
  • nonchivalrously adverb
  • nonchivalrousness noun
  • superchivalrous adjective
  • superchivalrously adverb
  • superchivalrousness noun
  • unchivalrous adjective
  • unchivalrously adverb
  • unchivalrousness noun
  • ˈ³¦³ó¾±±¹²¹±ō°ł“dzܲõ±ō²ā adverb
  • ˈ³¦³ó¾±±¹²¹±ō°ł“dzܲõ²Ō±š²õ²õ noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of chivalrous1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English chevalrous, from Middle French chevalerous, equivalent to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of chivalrous1

C14: from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier
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The prim romances, with handsome, caring and chivalrous heroes, are drawing a female audience turning away from what they see as hypersexual American entertainment.

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Trump is out there talking about how he'll "protect" women "whether the women like it or not," making the threat underlying the chivalrous pose all the more undeniable.

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Now, scientists have observed a pair of chivalrous birds joining the conversation.

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Swift’s new beau added that he tries to be chivalrous on dates.

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Kelce said on Wednesday’s podcast episode that on dates, he’s all about playing his chivalrous gender role, keeping an eye out for his companion while out in public.

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