3rd Word of the Week

The word "chivalrous" seemed a very appropriate choice in light of celebrating Valentine's Day yesterday.  (Read my post on "Can You Guess Our Love Languages?" just prior to this one.)  So, what do you think?  Is chivalry really dead?  Do you want your husband to open the door for you?  What about holding your chair, or helping you on with your coat?  Are you training your sons to do these things?  How?

Word of the Week

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The 3rd "Word of the Week" is:

chivalrous

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Definition:  valiant

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hiv·al·rous

adj \ˈshi-vəl-rəs\

Definition of CHIVALROUS

1 : valiant

2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of chivalry and knight-errantry

3 a : marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy

   b : marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration especially to women
— chiv·al·rous·ly adverb

— chiv·al·rous·ness noun

Examples of CHIVALROUS
a kind and chivalrous man
chivalrous behavior, such as holding doors for people;

First Known Use of CHIVALROUS
14th century

Related to CHIVALROUS


Synonyms: big, noble, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, natural, sublime


Antonyms: base, debased, degenerate, degraded, ignoble, low


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