Chivalrous
Chivalrous adjective - Having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature.
Proper and chivalrous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Chivalrous".
Nearby Words: chivalry, chivalrously
Proper
Proper adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.
Usage example: we had nodded and said hello to one another but had never had a proper introduction
Chivalrous and proper are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chivalrous" instead an adjective "Proper".
Both words in one sentence
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He's also said to have had occasional disagreements with others over the proper treatment of women, making him of a Chivalrous Pervert as well.
Source: Handsome Lech
Cite this Source
Proper and Chivalrous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/chivalrous/proper
Chivalrous & Proper. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chivalrous/proper>.
Proper or Chivalrous. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chivalrous/proper.
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