CHIVALROUS


Meaning of CHIVALROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈshi-vəl-rəs ]

adjective

Date: 14th century

1. : valiant

2. : of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry

3.

a. : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy

b. : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women

Synonyms: see civil

• chiv·al·rous·ly adverb

• chiv·al·rous·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.