English Explanatory Dictionary

chivalrous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
  2. Involving chivalry.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ /ˈt͡ʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chivalrous.wav

Word forms

chivalrous more chivalrous most chivalrous

Etymology

From Middle English chivalerous, from Old French chevalerous; see chivalry.

Synonyms

chivalric

Antonyms

unchivalrous

Derived words

chivalrously chivalrousness nonchivalrous semichivalrous superchivalrous
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