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While I put forth the suntan and the teeth and the cavalier attitude, I've survived under the worst of eras and times, and I've always had a good time doing it, because I never really took myself seriously, nor did I take life seriously because it is already terribly serious.
George Hamilton

Meaning of "cavalier" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAVALIER

From Italian cavaliere, from Old Provençal cavalier, from Late Latin caballārius rider, from caballus horse, of obscure origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CAVALIER

cavalier  [ˌkævəˈlɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAVALIER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cavalier can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CAVALIER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cavalier

Cavalier

Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a supporter of King Charles I and his son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration. Cavaliers were also known as Royalists. Prince Rupert, commander of much of Charles I's cavalry, is often considered an archetypical Cavalier. Cavalier clothes were leather knee high boots, tunics and hats complete with plumes.

Definition of cavalier in the English dictionary

The first definition of cavalier in the dictionary is showing haughty disregard; offhand. Other definition of cavalier is a gallant or courtly gentleman, esp one acting as a lady's escort. Cavalier is also a horseman, esp one who is armed.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAVALIER


bandoleer
ˌbændəˈlɪə
bandolier
ˌbændəˈlɪə
cameleer
ˌkæmɪˈlɪə
canceleer
ˌkænsɪˈlɪə
chandelier
ˌʃændɪˈlɪə
Cordelier
ˌkɔːdɪˈlɪə
electrolier
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈlɪə
fusileer
ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə
fusilier
ˌfjuːzɪˈlɪə
gaselier
ˌɡæsəˈlɪə
gasolier
ˌɡæsəˈlɪə
gondolier
ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə
Ismailia
ˌɪzmaɪˈlɪə
lavalier
ˌlævəˈlɪə
Leah
ˈlɪə
mausolea
ˌmɔːzəˈlɪə
missileer
ˌmɪsaɪˈlɪə
pedalier
ˌpedəˈlɪə
pistoleer
ˌpɪstəˈlɪə
pistolier
ˌpɪstəˈlɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAVALIER

cavalcade
Cavalcanti
cavalero
cavaletti
cavalier King Charles spaniel
Cavalier poets
cavalierish
cavalierism
cavalierly
cavalla
cavalletti
cavallies
Cavallini
cavally
cavalries
cavalry
cavalry charge
cavalry officer
cavalry twill
cavalryman

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAVALIER

Allier
animalier
atelier
chevalier
collier
Duvalier
earlier
escalier
espalier
flier
hotelier
lier
mealier
Montpellier
multiplier
outlier
plier
scalier
sommelier
supplier

Synonyms and antonyms of cavalier in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CAVALIER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cavalier» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cavalier

Translation of «cavalier» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAVALIER

Find out the translation of cavalier to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cavalier from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cavalier» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

目空一切的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arrogante
570 millions of speakers

English

cavalier
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घुड़सवार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فارس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кавалер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arrogante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রূক্ষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

désinvolte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cavalier
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unbekümmert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

むとんじゃくな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안중에도 없는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cavalier
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ung dung
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வீரன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सरदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laubali
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

noncurante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cavalier
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кавалер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cavaler
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπεροπτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onverskillige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cavalier
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cavalier
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cavalier

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAVALIER»

The term «cavalier» is very widely used and occupies the 19.348 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAVALIER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cavalier

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3 QUOTES WITH «CAVALIER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cavalier.
1
George Hamilton
While I put forth the suntan and the teeth and the cavalier attitude, I've survived under the worst of eras and times, and I've always had a good time doing it, because I never really took myself seriously, nor did I take life seriously because it is already terribly serious.
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Corey Johnson
I sometimes let people down, especially when I was younger. I was cavalier about what people told me. Part of growing up is learning when to shut up.
3
Meg Ryan
Neither of us, me nor Dennis, is cavalier about a breakup. We both behaved very honorably.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAVALIER»

Discover the use of cavalier in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cavalier and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Your Happy Healthy Pet
This guide covers: Choosing your Cavalier Things you'll need to make your pup feel at home Feeding and grooming, including combing and checking the trademark ears Healthcare and the importance of regular exercise Training and housetraining ...
Norma Moffat, 2006
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Although descended from hunting dogs, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an ideal house pet--playful, small, fun-loving, easy to train, and very tolerant of children.
D. Caroline Coile, 2008
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Cavalier in Buckskin: George Armstrong Custer and the ...
In his preface to the revised edition, Utley writes about his summers (1947-1952) spent as a historical aide at the Custer Battlefield-as it was then known-and credits the work of several authors whose recent scholarship has illuminated our ...
Robert Marshall Utley, 2001
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: An Owner's Companion
This is a comprehensive guide to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. John Evans presents a history of the breed and basic genetics before offering sound advice on buying, feeding, training, showing, breeding, and health care.
John Evans, 2003
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Custer: Cavalier in Buckskin
This new illustrated book combines over 200 photographs and paintings, many in color, with a revised edition of Robert M. Utley's classic biography, Cavalier in Buckskin.
Robert Marshall Utley, 2001
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Yeoman Versus Cavalier: The Old Southwest's Fictional Road ...
In Yeoman Versus Cavalier: The Old Southwest's Fictional Road to Rebellion, Ritchie Devon Watson, Jr., examines the emergence of the planter-aristocrat over the yeoman as the dominant cultural icon in the newly settled states of the Old ...
Ritchie Devon Watson, 1999
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Cavalier and Yankee : The Old South and American National ...
The book is an intellectual history of the South before the Civil War, the perception of it in the North, and the effect it had upon the nation in the years from 1800 to 1860.
William R. Taylor Professor of History State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1993
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The Last Cavalier: Being the Adventures of Count ...
After being in prison for three years and wondering what his fate will be, Hector is released, but forced into battle.
Alexandre Dumas, 2007
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Kentucky's Last Cavalier: General William Preston, 1816-1887
"As this biography shows, Preston was Kentucky's last cavalier, the beau ideal of the Old South, a dashing defender of the old aristocracy both in the political realm and on the battlefield.
Peter J. Sehlinger, 2004
10
Knight's Gambit: Gavin Stevens and Faulkner's Critique of ...
Many readers and critics imagine Gavin Stevens as the character most resembling Faulkner in all of his apocryphal Yoknapatawpha, and while Stevens was once considered the most reliable Faulknerian spokesperson, ample scholarship has ...
Lorie Watkins Fulton, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAVALIER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cavalier is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cavalier, two Hokies on Bednarik Award watch list
Miami placekicker Michael Badgley (24) dives for a blocked punt as Virginia safety Quin Blanding (3) and cornerback Tim Harris (5) and ... «Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jul 15»
2
Post Office reveals opening date for Tesco Express Cavalier Way …
A YEOVIL Post Office closed for major building work will return in September as part of a larger Tesco Express store and be open seven days a ... «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
3
UVa's Roberts honing his skills with Tom Sox
After an injury took his first season as a Virginia Cavalier, the redshirt freshman debuted in impressive fashion on Opening Weekend 2015, ... «The Daily Progress, Jul 15»
4
2015-16 Cavalier Girls Auditions to be Held at The Q
The Cleveland Cavaliers are searching for the region's top dancers to join the popular Cavalier Girls dance team for the 2015-16 Cavs ... «Cavs.com, Jul 15»
5
Cavalier County buzzing about Bee Summit on July 7
The summit has garnered a lot of attention from both farmers and landowners of Cavalier County and beekeepers who have apiaries in the ... «Cavalier County Extra, Jul 15»
6
Judge slams Peel police over 'cavalier' attitude towards Charter rights
A Brampton judge rebuked a senior Peel Regional Police sergeant and his fellow officers for “self-serving and less than credible” evidence in ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
7
Relive 2014-15 with the Cavalier Girls
Relive the 2014-15 season with the Cavalier Girls as they entertain Cavs fans all over Cleveland. Aaron Josefczyk. Close related photo gallery ... «Cavs.com, Jul 15»
8
Yarmouth police: Investigation into Cavalier Motel arson fire continues
Yarmouth detectives are searching for the person or persons responsible for starting the fire at the vacant Cavalier Motel last Thursday. «Cape Cod Today, Jul 15»
9
Kevin Love announces he will accept five year deal with Cavaliers
All-Star forward Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a contract to keep Love in Cleveland. The deal is reportedly a ... «19 Action News, Jul 15»
10
Taking a look at Cavalier options trading Brendan Haywood
Brendan Haywood, and his contract, was acquired by the Cavs on draft night over a year ago. Virtually everything about the Cavs is different ... «Fear the Sword, Jun 15»

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