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   Chiv·al·rous

   /ˈSHivəlrəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. courteous and gallant, especially toward women (typically used of a man or his behavior): "shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat?" Similar gallantgentlemanlyhonorablerespectfulthoughtfulconsiderateprotectiveattentivecourteouspolitegraciouswell manneredurbanecourtlydated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite rudeboorishunmannerly
   • ▪ relating to the historical notion of chivalry: "the concept of chivalrous combat" Similar knightlynoblechivalricbravecourageousboldvaliantvalorousheroicdaringintrepidhonorablehigh-mindedjustfairloyalconstanttruevirtuousOpposite cowardly

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘characteristic of a medieval knight’): from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier (see chevalier).

   Derivatives

   • 1. chivalrously adverb
   • 2. chivalrousness noun

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   What does chivalrous mean?

   • A chivalrous man behaves very politely towards women. (Definition of chivalrous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) （男人）有騎士風度的, （對女士）彬彬有禮的，體貼的… （男人）有骑士风度的, （对女士）彬彬有礼的，体贴的… caballeroso… cavalheiresco, galante… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CHIVALROUS meaning: 1.

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   What does chivalry mean?

   • From Middle English chivalerous, from Old French chevalerous; see chivalry . chivalrous ( comparative more chivalrous, superlative most chivalrous) (of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant . involving chivalry.

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   What makes a chivalrous person?

   • Becoming a chivalrous person is a significant step to take because it designates you as someone important and special within Generation-Y. Having a set of codes and morals in an inspired and youthful person is a rarity, as many people of our generation have just a vague sense of codes and morals that they live by each day.

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   What are the qualities of chivalry?

   • having the qualities of chivalry. gallant: chivalrous men. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. gallant. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, esp. a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor. chiv′al•rous•ness, n. 1. fearless, dauntless, valiant; courtly; faithful, true, devoted. 1. cowardly, rude, disloyal.

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   CHIVALROUS meaning: 1. A chivalrous man behaves very politely towards women. 2. polite behaviour towards women. Learn more.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English chiv‧al‧rous /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/ adjective a man who is chivalrous behaves in a polite, kind, generous, and honourable way, especially towards women —chivalrously adverb Examples from the Corpus chivalrous • He was generous, courteous and chivalrous. • Her knight would be gentle, kind and ...

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   6 days ago · chivalrous ( comparative more chivalrous, superlative most chivalrous) (of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant . involving chivalry.

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   1. : valiant. chivalrous warriors. 2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry. a chivalrous quest. 3. a. : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy. appreciated the chivalrous acts of the general. b. : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women.

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   1. fearless, dauntless, valiant; courtly; faithful, true, devoted. 1. cowardly, rude, disloyal. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: chivalrous /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/ adj. gallant; courteous. involving chivalry. Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier. ˈchivalrously adv ˈchivalrousness n.

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   What does the adjective chivalrous mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective chivalrous , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.