Definition of Cavalier

1. Adjective. Given to haughty disregard of others.

Exact synonyms: High-handed
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: High-handedness

2. Noun. A gallant or courtly gentleman.
Exact synonyms: Chevalier
Generic synonyms: Male Aristocrat

3. Noun. A royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War.
Exact synonyms: Royalist
Generic synonyms: Monarchist, Royalist

Definition of Cavalier

1. n. A military man serving on horseback; a knight.

2. a. Gay; easy; offhand; frank.

Definition of Cavalier

1. Adjective. Not caring enough about something important. ¹

2. Adjective. High-spirited. ¹

3. Adjective. Supercilious; haughty; disdainful; curt; brusque. ¹

4. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the party of King Charles I. ¹

5. Noun. A military man serving on horse. ¹

6. Noun. A sprightly, military man; hence, a gallant. ¹

7. Noun. One of the court party in the time of King Charles I, as contrasted with a Roundhead or an adherent of Parliament. ¹

8. Noun. A work of more than ordinary height, rising from the level ground of a bastion, etc., and overlooking surrounding parts. ¹

9. Noun. A well mannered man; a gentleman. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cavalier

1. to behave haughtily [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cavalier

cautious statement
cautiously
cautiousness
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cauves
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caval valve
cavalcades
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cavallies
cavally

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