1. showing courtesy, honor, and helpfulness, especially toward women
2. having the noble qualities associated with medieval knights
Usage: historical

Examples

• He was chivalrous enough to hold the door open for everyone.
• The chivalrous gentleman offered his seat to the elderly woman.
• His chivalrous behavior impressed everyone at the dinner party.
• She appreciated his chivalrous gesture of walking her to her car.
• The knight’s chivalrous code demanded he protect the innocent.
• Even in modern times, chivalrous acts of kindness are valued.
• His chivalrous nature made him popular among his colleagues.