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chivalrous

adjective/ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

B2CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
FormalRegister

Courteous, honourable and gallant, especially towards those weaker than oneself.

It was a chivalrous gesture to give up his seat to the elderly stranger.

Similar: gallant, courteous, honourable

Origin: From Old French chevalerie 'knighthood', from cheval 'horse'.

Topic: gallantry in General English

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