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

Given his chivalrous nature, Garnett confined his combativeness during a midweek practice to an emphatic arm swing after beating Bruins center Lauren Betts with a move ending in a layup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

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

From Science Magazine • Mar. 25, 2024

He was known for being humane, fair-minded, and, in Christians terms, chivalrous.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

In those days it was chivalrous, adult long, religious, almost platonic.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White