Definitions for chivalrous

chivalrous chiv·al·rous

Spelling: [shiv-uh l-ruh s]
IPA: /ˈʃɪv əl rəs/

Chivalrous is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 707 anagrams from letters in chivalrous (achilorsuv).

Definitions for chivalrous

adjective

  1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
  2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant.
  3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

Origin of chivalrous

1300-50; Middle English chevalrous Middle French chevalerous, equivalent to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous

Examples for chivalrous

At the same time with their chivalrous literature, they had a mocking one.

My sugar daddies were chivalrous and respectful, but when someone is compensating you for your time, a power dynamic emerges.

"You men shouldn't be so chivalrous," said Margaret thoughtfully.

To his mind his father embodied all that was noble, high-hearted, and chivalrous.

This much is said from the viewpoint of the ordinary sensible and chivalrous onlooker.

Where were the chivalrous chieftains with their clans behind them?

Other men who dealt with her a lot would confirm her skill at maneuvering them into feeling they had to be chivalrous.

So the boy scout of to-day must be chivalrous, manly, and gentlemanly.

The doctor was a chivalrous man, and did not try to rub in a sore.

Wait till I do that which may gar her look at me,' said the chivalrous youth.

Word Value for chivalrous
Scrable

18

Words with friends

21

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