chivalrously

UK: /ˈʃɪvəlrəslɪ/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

chiv•al•rous /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/   adj. 

1. having the qualities of chivalry.
2. considerate and courteous to women;
   gallant:
   chivalrous men.

chiv•al•rous•ly, adv. 
chiv•al•rous•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

chiv•al•rous  (shiv′əl rəs), adj. 

1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
2. considerate and courteous to women;
   gallant.
3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, esp. a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.

• Middle French chevalerous, equivalent. to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous
• Middle English chevalrous 1300–50

chiv′al•rous•ly, adv. 
chiv′al•rous•ness, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. fearless, dauntless, valiant; courtly; faithful, true, devoted.

Antonyms

• 1. cowardly, rude, disloyal.