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chivalrous

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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.
chivalrous
Adjective
gallant or courteous
chivalrously adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.chivalrous - being attentive to women like an ideal knight
knightly, gallant
courteous - characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon
Translations
chivalrous [ˈʃɪvəlrəs] adj → caballeroso
chivalrous [ˈʃɪvəlrəs] adj → chevaleresque
chivalrous [ˈʃɪvəlrəs] adj → ritterlich
chivalrous [ˈʃɪvəlrəs] adj → cavalleresco/a


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