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- [shiv-uh l-ruh s]
- /ˈʃɪv əl rəs/
- /ˈʃɪv.əl.rəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shiv-uh l-ruh s]
- /ˈʃɪv əl rəs/
Definitions of chivalrous word
- adjective chivalrous A chivalrous man is polite, kind, and unselfish, especially towards women. 3
- adjective chivalrous gallant; courteous 3
- adjective chivalrous involving chivalry 3
- adjective chivalrous having the noble qualities of an ideal knight; gallant, courteous, honorable, etc. 3
- adjective chivalrous of chivalry; chivalric 3
- adjective chivalrous having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty. 1
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Origin of chivalrous
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English chevalrous < Middle French chevalerous, equivalent to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous
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Parts of speech for Chivalrous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chivalrous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chivalrous
adj chivalrous
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
adjective chivalrous
- valiant — boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted: a valiant soldier.
- loyal — faithful to one's sovereign, government, or state: a loyal subject.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
Antonyms for chivalrous
adj chivalrous
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- frightened — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
adjective chivalrous
- discourteous — not courteous; impolite; uncivil; rude: a discourteous salesman.
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