chivalrous

[shiv-uhl-ruhs]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: devoted, true, faithful, courtly, valiant, dauntless, fearless
   Antonyms: disloyal, rude, cowardly

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

/ ˈʃɪvəlrəs /

adjective

1. gallant; courteous

2. involving chivalry

Other Word Forms

• chivalrously adverb
• chivalrousness noun
• nonchivalrous adjective
• nonchivalrously adverb
• nonchivalrousness noun
• superchivalrous adjective
• superchivalrously adverb
• superchivalrousness noun
• unchivalrous adjective
• unchivalrously adverb
• unchivalrousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chivalrous¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chivalrous¹

C14: from Old French chevalerous, from _chevalier

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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.

From Salon

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

From Science Magazine

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times