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chivalrous
This term evokes a sense of idealized nobility and protective courtesy. While it originally described the strict military and moral code of medieval knights, in modern usage it often describes a specific type of gallantry, particularly the act of men being considerate or protective toward women. It carries a positive, though sometimes old-fashioned, connotation of selflessness and high moral standards.
Because the word is an adjective, it does not possess countability or plural forms. It describes a quality of character or a specific action rather than a tangible object. In contemporary social contexts, the word can occasionally be used ironically to critique outdated gender roles, but its primary meaning remains rooted in honor and politeness.
Meanings
Examples
その騎士は最大の敵に直面しても、騎士道精神を失わなかった。
彼は、女性のためにすべてのドアを開けることが紳士的であると考えている。
その騎士団の掟は、すべての団員が勇敢で騎士道にかなっていることを求めていた。
無礼な人々が溢れる世界の中で、彼女は彼の紳士的な性質に新鮮さを感じた。