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- [shi-val-rik, shiv-uh l-rik]
- /ʃɪˈvæl rɪk, ˈʃɪv əl rɪk/
- /ʃɪvˈalrɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shi-val-rik, shiv-uh l-rik]
- /ʃɪˈvæl rɪk, ˈʃɪv əl rɪk/
Definitions of chivalric word
- adjective chivalric Chivalric means relating to or connected with the system of chivalry that was believed in and followed by medieval knights. 3
- adjective chivalric relating to or connected with chivalry; chivalrous 3
- adjective chivalric of chivalry 3
- abbreviation CHIVALRIC chivalrous 3
- adjective chivalric pertaining to chivalry; chivalrous. 1
- noun chivalric Of, or relating to chivalry. 1
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Origin of chivalric
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; chivalr(y) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Chivalric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chivalric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chivalric usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chivalric
adj chivalric
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- chivalrous — A chivalrous man is polite, kind, and unselfish, especially towards women.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- knightly — characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous: knightly deeds.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
adjective chivalric
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
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