chivalrous

Example Sentences

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But while Reyes, a kind and chivalrous fellow, has written eloquently and unsparingly about the discrimination that pervades Hollywood, “I didn’t want to dwell on that,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

No longer an imaginary stand-in requirement for chivalrous deeds, this princess can truly become master of her domain.

From Washington Post

When she went on dates, she was confused by questions such as who should hold open the door or pull out a chair for the other person - chivalrous gestures conventionally performed by men.

From BBC

Like most of his colleagues, he saw the yakuza — and himself — as chivalrous, modern-day Robin Hoods, outsiders looking out for the little guy and dispensing justice when the authorities can’t, or won’t.

From New York Times

The chivalrous Reynolds followed them to police court and paid the fine that was by rights Anderson’s.

From Los Angeles Times