chivalrously

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They take a boat ride to a private dock and Tasos manages not to stare at her remarkable sunburn and instead chivalrously asks for permission to kiss her and sweetly holds her hands.

From Time • Sep. 2, 2014

With nine runs needed Hassett, "like a gallant opponent who chivalrously chose to be the first to present the laurel wreath", bowled himself, for the first time in the series.

From The Guardian • May 20, 2013

Since Ms. Stewart has become, thanks to “Twilight,” the very embodiment of romantic indecision, there are two possible suitors chivalrously circling her.

From New York Times • May 31, 2012

The award’s presenter Colin Firth chivalrously slipped the shoe back on her foot.

From BusinessWeek • Feb. 13, 2012

"Which one?—Madame de Sta�l, of course," replied the little bachelor, chivalrously.

From Dorothy and other Italian Stories by Woolson, Constance Fenimore