chivalrous
adjective | /chivalrous/
courteous and gallant, especially toward women
chivalrous
adjective | /chivalrous/
Essential WordsMEDIUMcourteous and gallant, especially toward women
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"His chivalrous behaviour won praise from older members of the community."
"A chivalrous gesture can brighten someone's day."
Etymology
from Old French chevalerie “knighthood”
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