chivalrous
adjective
having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
chivalrously
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a word derived from
chivalrous.
Example Sentences
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Afterward both coach and quarterback chivalrously protected each other by taking responsibility for the debacle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
They take a boat ride to a private dock and Tasos manages not to stare at her remarkable sunburn and instead chivalrously asks for permission to kiss her and sweetly holds her hands.
From Time ● Sep. 2, 2014
With nine runs needed Hassett, "like a gallant opponent who chivalrously chose to be the first to present the laurel wreath", bowled himself, for the first time in the series.
From The Guardian ● May 20, 2013
Since Ms. Stewart has become, thanks to “Twilight,” the very embodiment of romantic indecision, there are two possible suitors chivalrously circling her.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2012
It happened to be a very wet day, and the races did not prove very exciting, but the king chivalrously maintained his interest as long as he could.
From The Viceroys of Ireland by Charles O'Mahony
