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Definition of chivalrously

chivalrously

/ˈʃɪv.əl.rəs.li/
chiv · al · rous · ly
Adjective:chivalrous
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• adverb

1

In a courteous, gallant, and honorable manner, especially toward women or those in need of help.

Example

"He chivalrously offered his umbrella to the elderly passenger waiting at the bus stop in the rain."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'chivalrous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Old French 'chevalerie' (knighthood) and Late Latin 'caballarius' (horseman).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chivalrously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chivalrously
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