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

He’s sweet, he’s chivalrous, his tongue has fallen off so he can’t speak: dreamboat alert!

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

If you believe his chivalrous account, I have an estate to sell you.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

He may have thought he was being chivalrous by catching me, but he should have let me fall.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken