CHIVALROUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHIVALROUS?

Need another word that means the same as “chivalrous”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “chivalrous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Chivalrous” are: gallant, knightly, gentlemanly, honourable, respectful, thoughtful, considerate, protective, attentive, noble, chivalric

Chivalrous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Chivalrous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chivalrous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Relating to the historical concept of chivalry.
• Being attentive to women like an ideal knight.
• Courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour.

Synonyms of "Chivalrous" as an adjective (11 Words)

attentive	(often followed by `to’) giving care or attention. An attentive suitor.
chivalric	Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages. Chivalric rites.
considerate	Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others. Friends considerate enough to leave us alone.
gallant	(of a man) charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women. Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers.
gentlemanly	Befitting a gentleman. A gentlemanly profession.
honourable	Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent. A decent and honourable man.
knightly	Being attentive to women like an ideal knight. The knightly years.
noble	Inert especially toward oxygen. The Duchess of Kent and several other noble ladies.
protective	Solicitously caring or mindful. Animals with protective coloring.
respectful	Full of or exhibiting respect. They sit in respectful silence.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. A deeply thoughtful essay.

Usage Examples of "Chivalrous" as an adjective

• The concept of chivalrous combat.
• Shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat?

Associations of "Chivalrous" (30 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable and agreeable companion.
benign	Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. Benign intentions.
chivalry	The medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct. The age of chivalry.
civility	Formal or perfunctory politeness. I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect.
comely	According with custom or propriety. A comely face.
comity	Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others. A show of public comity in the White House.
courteous	Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world.
courtesy	(especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service. He treated the players with courtesy and good humour.
couth	Good manners; refinement. It is more couth to hold your shrimp genteelly by the tail when eating.
curtsy	Perform a curtsy. She bobbed a curtsy to him.
decorous	Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct. Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss.
favor	A feeling of favorable regard. The outcome was in his favor.
genteel	Characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability. Her genteel upbringing.
gesture	Direct someone somewhere by means of a gesture. He gestured his desire to leave.
goodwill	The friendly hope that something will succeed. The scheme is dependent on goodwill between the two sides.
gracious	Disposed to bestow favors. Greig was gracious in defeat.
greeting	An acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting. Warm greetings to you all.
handsome	(of a woman) striking and imposing rather than conventionally pretty. A handsome allowance.
humble	Of low birth or station (`base’ is archaic in this sense. He built the business empire from humble beginnings.
kindness	The quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic. He thanked them for their kindness and support.
knighthood	Aristocrats holding the rank of knight. He received a knighthood in the Birthday Honours.
merciful	Showing or exercising mercy. Sought merciful treatment for the captives.
modest	Unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements. Comfortable but modest cottages.
nice	A city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. A nice dress.
polite	Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people. Polite society.
politely	In a respectful and considerate manner. I politely thanked him for the suggestion.
respectful	Feeling or showing deference and respect. A respectful glance.
respectfully	Used to express politeness to mitigate the effect of a refusal or disagreement. I must respectfully disagree with your claim.
unassuming	Not pretentious or arrogant; modest. Unassuming to a fault skeptical about the value of his work.
unpretentious	Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. A friendly and unpretentious hotel.