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'.