Chivalrous: meaning, definitions and examples

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chivalrous

 

[ หˆสƒษชv(ษ™)lrษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

knightly code

Related to the medieval code of knighthood, which emphasized honor, bravery, and loyalty.

Synonyms

heroic, loyal, noble, valiant.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavalheiresco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ritterlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ksatria

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธั†ะฐั€ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rycerski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จŽๅฃซ้“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chevaleresque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballeroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถvalye ruhlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์‚ฌ๋„์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rytรญล™skรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rytiersky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘ๅฃซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viteลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ riddaralegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ั‹ั†ะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ngavษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caballeroso

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,839, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.