chivalry
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- noun
- /ˈʃɪvəlri/
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- In modern society, many people believe that chivalry should still be practiced during dating.
So you immediately stand out in those small moments of doing very simple gestures of chivalry.
- So you immediately stand out in those small moments of doing very simple gestures of chivalry.
- Either way, by inviting more chivalry, it starts to show you're open and receptive to receiving.
- There's this idea of honor that has been lost in the West, in the United States, like nobody, like the concept of chivalry is gone.
- The lines between chivalry and equality can sometimes blur into a grey area, which I literally believe in that separation of both.
- I go into schools and I speak to youngsters about chivalry and I'm fierce.
- They might use a sense of chivalry, right?
Examples
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And they say chivalry is dead.
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I appreciate the chivalry, but I can take care of myself, okay?
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Be kind not out of chivalry, but because you want to be a good person.
Blog text (16) -
Does he treat you with such chivalry?
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Romance is far too connected to chivalry, at least in this culture.
Blog text (4) -
There's this idea of honor that has been lost in the West, in the United States, like nobody, like the concept of chivalry is gone.
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Chivalry's not dead after all.
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Ladies and gentlemen, proving chivalry is not dead, Mr. Toby Walker will show his faith in the marksmanship of his fair opponent.
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Touched by his chivalry, she embarrassedly hands it to baffled Val.
Fiction book (1990) -
He always opened the door for her, showing true chivalry in their relationship.
Synonyms
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1.0
Polite actions or words that show you value someone
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1.9
Polite actions or words that show respect for other people
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1.0
Polite ways of behaving toward other people, like saying please and thank you
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4.2
Polite and respectful words and actions toward other people
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1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
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1.0
Polite and respectful actions toward other people
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7.9
Polite and elegant behavior that shows high social standing
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Polite and respectful behaviour by a man towards a woman
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9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
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7.2
Polite and kind behaviour that shows respect and good manners
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8.1
Polite and elegant behavior like people at a royal court
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8.4
A polite way of behaving that follows social rules
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3.9
Polite and kind behavior toward other people's feelings and wishes
Being brave, honest, and polite while protecting people
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
Antonyms
How Chivalrous
Surface Forms
Morphology
chivalry = chival + ry
Although historically built from a root meaning related to knights/horsemanship plus a -ry nominalizer, the root 'chival' is not a recognizable modern English base and the meaning ('polite, courteous behaviour') is not directly derivable by an average learner from the parts.
Etymology
The word chivalry comes from an old French root cheval meaning 'horse', because knights were horse riders and their polite actions became a model. So today chivalry means polite, protective behavior, especially by men toward women.