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chivalrous

Definition

  • adjective: behaving in an honorable or polite way especially toward women
  • adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of 'chivalry' and knight-errantry
  • synonyms: warlike, heroic, gallant

Examples

  • a kind and 'chivalrous' man

  • He acted 'chivalrously'.

  • a 'chivalrous' act

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Would that make me a better soldier? Couldn't hurt. Not in your case. This is bullshit. It's a fuckin' game, O'Neil. Mr. Newberry! You gonna be chivalrous, put a stop to this abuse? - O'Neil, tell him somethin' or I will! - Don't you tell him shit! Aaaah! Get him! (..)
    1997 G.I. Jane