Chivalrous: meaning, definitions and examples
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chivalrous
[ หสษชv(ษ)lrษs ]
behavior
Courteous and gallant, especially towards women.
Synonyms
courteous, gallant, gentlemanly, polite
Examples of usage
- He was known for his chivalrous behavior towards all the ladies.
- She appreciated his chivalrous acts of opening doors for her.
knightly code
Related to the medieval code of knighthood, which emphasized honor, bravery, and loyalty.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The knights lived by the chivalrous code of conduct, always ready to defend the weak and uphold justice.
- The story depicted a world where chivalrous knights fought for their king and kingdom.
Translations
Translations of the word "chivalrous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavalheiresco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช ritterlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ ksatria
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะธัะฐัััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rycerski
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๅฃซ้็
๐ซ๐ท chevaleresque
๐ช๐ธ caballeroso
๐น๐ท ลรถvalye ruhlu
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ฌ๋์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑุณ
๐จ๐ฟ rytรญลskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rytiersky
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๅฃซ็
๐ธ๐ฎ viteลกki
๐ฎ๐ธ riddaralegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฐัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษngavษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ caballeroso
Word origin
The word 'chivalrous' comes from the Old French word 'chevalerie' which means 'knighthood' or 'chivalry'. The concept of chivalry and chivalrous behavior originated in medieval Europe, particularly among knights who followed a code of conduct emphasizing virtues such as honor, bravery, and courtesy. Over time, 'chivalrous' has come to be associated with courteous and gallant behavior towards others, particularly women.