chivalrous
/ˈʃɪvəlrəs/
adjective
- Polite, kind, and honorable, especially toward women or people who are weaker or in need.
- The chivalrous man gave up his seat on the bus for the elderly woman.
- She appreciated his chivalrous offer to carry her heavy bags to the car.
- In the story, the knight was chivalrous and always defended the innocent.
- Relating to the medieval system of knighthood and its ideals of courage, honor, and courtesy.
- The museum displayed armor and weapons from the chivalrous age of knights.
- The chivalrous code required knights to protect the weak and serve their lord faithfully.
- He studied the chivalrous traditions of medieval Europe for his history class.
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