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chivalrous

adjectiveformal/kɐvɐʎɐjˈɾɛʃku/low

ca·va·lhei·res·co

Definition

Characteristic of a knight or gentleman; showing courtesy, gallantry, and nobility of character.
His chivalrous offer to help was greatly appreciated.
In a chivalrous act, he defended her honour.
Common collocations
chivalrous gesturechivalrous attitudechivalrous behavior

Etymology

De 'cavaleiro' + sufixo '-esco'.

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