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

Kelce said on Wednesday’s podcast episode that on dates, he’s all about playing his chivalrous gender role, keeping an eye out for his companion while out in public.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

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

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The chivalrous puffin lost himself in imagining his heroic death, unaware that the great black-backed gull had descended from the sky.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el