chevaleresque

French

Etymology

From chevalier +‎ -esque.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃə.val.ʁɛsk/

Adjective

chevaleresque (plural chevaleresques)

1. (historical, relational) chivalry; chivalrous (relating to Medieval chivalry)
2. (figuratively) chivalrous, gallant

   Synonym: galant

Related terms

• chevalerie
• cavalier

See also

• courtois

Further reading

• “chevaleresque”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.