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

Need another word that means the same as “chivalry”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “chivalry” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Chivalry” are: gallantry, politesse, knightliness, knight errantry, the knightly code, knighthood, courtliness, nobility, magnanimity, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, consideration, considerateness

Chivalry as a Noun

Definitions of "Chivalry" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chivalry” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, namely courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.
• Courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women.
• The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
• Courtesy towards women.
• The medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct.
• Knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively.

Synonyms of "Chivalry" as a noun (13 Words)

attentiveness	Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people. This sight has maintained its top grading due to the attentiveness of the staff.
considerateness	Kind and considerate regard for others.
consideration	A fact or a motive taken into account in deciding something. The idea was motivated by political considerations.
courtliness	Elegance suggestive of a royal court.
gallantry	Polite attentiveness to women. No young man offers to carry this burden for her such gallantry is out of fashion.
knight errantry	Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit.
knighthood	The title, rank, or status of a knight. He received a knighthood in the Birthday Honours.
knightliness	The medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct.
magnanimity	Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit. Both sides will have to show magnanimity.
nobility	The state of being of noble birth. A member of the English nobility.
politesse	Formal politeness or etiquette. The suave circumlocutory politesse of a consular official.
the knightly code	A set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones.
thoughtfulness	Consideration for the needs of other people. I am touched by your thoughtfulness.

Usage Examples of "Chivalry" as a noun

• He still retained a sense of chivalry towards women.
• Tales of chivalry and knightly deeds.
• The age of chivalry.
• I fought against the cream of French chivalry.

Associations of "Chivalry" (30 Words)

bioethics	The ethics of medical and biological research.
chaste	Without unnecessary ornamentation; simple or restrained. A chaste consoling embrace.
chivalrous	Courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour. Shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat.
courteous	Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. She was courteous and obliging to all.
courtesy	A courteous or respectful or considerate act. He treated the players with courtesy and good humour.
decent	Decently clothed. That s awfully decent of you.
decorous	Characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct. Charlotte gave David a decorous kiss.
decorum	Propriety in manners and conduct. He had acted with the utmost decorum.
ethic	Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these. The ethic question is of wider import.
etiquette	Rules governing socially acceptable behavior. Etiquette books.
exemplar	Something to be imitated. The place is an exemplar of multicultural Britain.
goodness	The quality of being morally good or virtuous. A belief in the basic goodness of mankind.
humble	Decisively defeat (a sporting opponent previously thought to be superior. My humble apologies.
humility	A disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride. Not everyone regards humility as a virtue.
instance	Cite (a fact, case, etc.) as an example. Another instance occurred yesterday.
kind	A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality. Our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke.
kindness	A kind act. It would be a kindness on your part to invite her.
knighthood	The title, rank, or status of a knight. The basis of feudal knighthood.
medieval	Resembling or likened to the Middle Ages, especially in being cruel, uncivilized, or primitive. A medieval castle.
meekness	The fact or condition of being meek; submissiveness. All his best friends make fun of him for his meekness.
modest	Limited in size or scope. Comfortable but modest cottages.
moral	Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour. The moral dimensions of medical intervention.
morality	Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour. The matter boiled down to simple morality innocent prisoners ought to be freed.
nice	(of a person) good-natured; kind. A nice point.
paradigmatic	Related as members of a substitution class. His biography is paradigmatic of the experiences of this generation.
polite	Not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others. They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so.
prototype	Make a prototype of a product. The firm is testing a prototype of the weapon.
righteous	Morally justified. Righteous indignation.
unassuming	Not pretentious or arrogant; modest. Unassuming to a fault skeptical about the value of his work.
virtue	Morality with respect to sexual relations. Patience is a virtue.