chivalrous

• Beschreibt einen Mann, der höflich, edelmütig und galant ist, besonders gegenüber Frauen. Bezieht sich auch auf das ritterliche Verhalten im mittelalterlichen Sinn.

Describes a man who is courteous, honorable, and gallant, especially towards women.

1. Courteous and gallantB2formal

   Showing polite and kind behavior, especially towards women, reminiscent of an ideal knight.

   Ritterlich

   • He was chivalrous, always holding the door open for others.
   • Her chivalrous gesture of offering his coat was appreciated.
   • The knight's chivalrous conduct was admired by all.

   Synonymeattentiveconsideratecourteouscourtlygallantgentlemanlygracioushonorablerespectful

   Antonymeboorishdiscourteousimpoliterudeunchivalrousungallant

2. Honorable and braveB2formal

   Having the qualities of a knight, such as honor, courage, and readiness to help the weak.

   Ritterlich und ehrenhaft

   • His chivalrous actions saved the child from danger.
   • She described him as a chivalrous defender of justice.
   • The chivalrous code demanded loyalty and bravery.

   Synonymebravecourageousgallantheroichonorableknightlynoblevaliant

   Antonymebasecowardlycravendishonorableignoble