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chivalrously

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chiv·al·rous  (shvl-rs)
adj.
1. Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight.
2. Of or relating to chivalry.
3. Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women.
chival·rous·ly adv.
chival·rous·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.chivalrously - in a gallant manner; "he gallantly offered to take her home"
gallantly
unchivalrously - in an unchivalrous and ungallant manner; "unchivalrously, the husbands who had to provide such innocent indulgences eventually began to count the costs"
Translations
chivalrously [ˈʃɪvəlrəslɪ] ADV → caballerosamente
chivalrously [ˈʃɪv/əlrəslɪ] adv → cavallerescamente; (gallantly) → con cavalleria
chivalrously [ˈʃɪv/əlrəslɪ] adv → cavallerescamente; (gallantly) → con cavalleria


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From the tone of the club box he had perceived how grave a mistake that would be; and, though he was more than ever determined to "see the thing through," he felt less chivalrously eager to champion his betrothed's cousin than before their brief talk at the Opera.
The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith View in context
"But Ruth is my teacher," Martin answered chivalrously.
Martin Eden by London, Jack View in context
She was pretty and soft, and had been chivalrously treated all her days.
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