chivalrous
adjective
[ ˈʃɪv(ə)lrəs ]
• courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour).
• "shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat?"
Similar:
gallant,
gentlemanly,
honourable,
respectful,
thoughtful,
considerate,
protective,
attentive,
courteous,
polite,
gracious,
well mannered,
urbane,
courtly,
mannerly,
gentle,
Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘characteristic of a medieval knight’): from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier (see chevalier).
