chivalrous

Example Sentences

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That's one of the things that struck me about it, this very old-timey chivalrous idea.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

Now, scientists have observed a pair of chivalrous birds joining the conversation.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 25, 2024

If you believe his chivalrous account, I have an estate to sell you.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Initially war was regulated by chivalrous codes of conduct, complete with rituals of divination conducted before and after battle.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

He made a chivalrous gesture toward the switchboard—and with an inhuman scream, the first sound I’d been able to make, I dove toward the switchboard and seized my headset.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse