chivalrous

3 definitions • 4 examples

A chivalrous man is polite, honest, fair, and kind towards women:

He was polite and chivalrous and never cursed in front of her.

It's very chivalrous of you to defend her but don't you think she can speak for herself?

used to describe knights in the medieval period of history and their behaviour, which put a high value on honour, kindness, and courage:

an illustration of Prince Valiant, the chivalrous knight in shining armour

the chivalrous code of the knight errant

(of men) very polite and kind toward women