chivalric virtues
Medieval noble code
Chivalric virtues are the ideals associated with medieval knighthood—courage, honor, loyalty, courtesy, and protection of the weak.
The phrase typically appears in historical or literary contexts: The romance celebrated chivalric virtues like devotion to one's lady.
Modern usage often carries nostalgia or irony, since these virtues are seen as outdated or idealized.
- truthfulnessHabit of not lying
- sworn oathFormal binding promise
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- braveryBoldness before danger
fealty · gallantry · damsel in distress · defending the weak · honesty · mercy · kindness · daring · civility · devotion · constancy · largesse · humility · prowess · tactfulness · fair play · code of conduct · fortitude
chivalric virtuesbrutality
Savage, merciless behavior
cruelty · savagery · mercilessness · barbarism · atrocity
chivalric virtuesboorishness
Crude, uncouth conduct
churlishness · caddishness · vulgarity · incivility · discourtesy
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