chivalric
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of the medieval institution of knighthood: Describes qualities, customs, or behaviors associated with the historical era of knights, chivalry, and feudal lordship.
- Noble, courteous, and gallant in manner: Describes a person or behavior that embodies the idealized virtues of a knight, such as honor, bravery, respect for women, and protection of the weak.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The museum displayed chivalric armor and weaponry from the 14th century.
- His chivalric conduct, such as holding the door and defending her honor, was admired by all.
- The poem tells a chivalric tale of a knight's quest to rescue a princess.
Advanced Usage
- "chivalric code": the system of rules and ideals that medieval knights were expected to follow.
- Loyalty and courage were central tenets of the chivalric code.
- "chivalric romance": a literary genre from the medieval period focusing on the adventures and loves of knights.
- "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" is a famous example of a chivalric romance.
Variants and Related Words
- Chivalry (n): the medieval knightly system, its social code, or the qualities idealized by knighthood (e.g., gallantry, honor).
- He acted with great chivalry.
- Chivalrous (adj): (of a man) courteous and gallant, especially toward women.
- His chivalrous offer to carry her bags was appreciated.
Synonyms
- Knightly: of, relating to, or characteristic of a knight.
- Gallant: brave, heroic; (especially of a man) charmingly attentive to women.
- Courteous: polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
Related Phrases
- Age of chivalry: the historical period in the Middle Ages associated with knighthood.
- Tournaments were a popular spectacle during the age of chivalry.
Adjective
- characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
- chivalric rites
- the knightly years