chivalrous

/'ʃivəlrəs/

Thân thiện

He held the door open for her in a chivalrous gesture.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Marked by qualities of an ideal knight, especially courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women: Describes behavior that is attentive, protective, respectful, and courteous, particularly in the context of men's conduct toward women, in a manner reminiscent of medieval chivalry.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • His chivalrous act of holding the door open was appreciated. (This demonstrates courteous and attentive behavior.)
  • She found his old-fashioned, chivalrous manners quite charming. (This describes behavior characterized by honor and gallantry.)
  • A truly chivalrous person respects everyone, not just women. (This extends the core idea of honor and respect to a broader context.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• The term often implies a somewhat formal, traditional, or even old-fashioned code of polite conduct, especially between genders.
• It can be used to describe actions, a person's character, or a general attitude.
• "To act in a chivalrous manner": to behave with gallantry and courtesy.
  • Despite the argument, he acted in a chivalrous manner and saw her home safely.

Variants and Related Words

• Chivalry (noun): The medieval knightly system, or the qualities idealized by it, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women.
  • He was a strong believer in the code of chivalry.
• Chivalrously (adverb): In a chivalrous manner.
  • He chivalrously offered her his seat.

Synonyms

• Gallant: Brave and heroic, or (more commonly) polite and attentive to women.
• Courteous: Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
• Gentlemanly: Befitting or characteristic of a gentleman; courteous and considerate.
• Noble: Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

Antonyms

• Discourteous: Showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for others.
• Boorish: Rough and bad-mannered; coarse.
• Unchivalrous: Not chivalrous; lacking courtesy and honor.

Idioms and Phrases

• A chivalrous gesture: An action that demonstrates courtesy, honor, or gallantry.
  • Offering his coat in the rain was a chivalrous gesture.
• The spirit of chivalry: The idealized attitude or principles of chivalrous conduct.
  • He helped her not for reward, but out of the spirit of chivalry.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gallant
• knightly