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chivalrous Synonyms

Another word for chivalrous

Choosing another word for chivalrous depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Courteous, gallant, and attentive, especially held as a standard of polite and respectful behavior toward women.

Usage Example

"Holding the door open for the elderly passenger was a thoughtful and gallant gesture."

Strongest
gallant
gentlemanly
courteous
Strong
courtly
polite
attentive
considerate
gracious

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to the historical medieval institution of chivalry, or marked by the idealized qualities of a knight, such as courage, honor, magnanimity, and fairness toward opponents.

Usage Example

"Medieval romances often celebrated the knightly deeds of knights errant who defended the vulnerable."

Strongest
knightly
chivalric
Strong
honorable
noble
valiant
heroic
magnanimous
brave

Opposites of chivalrous

The opposite of chivalrous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unchivalrous
boorish
dishonorable
ungentlemanly
discourteous
cowardly
ignoble
rude
See all opposites of chivalrous

• Nearby Words

chittagong
chitterlings
chivalric
chivalrous
chivalrously
chivalry
chive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chivalrous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chivalrous
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