different between chivalrous vs thoughtful

English

From Middle English chevalrous, from Old French chevalerous; see chivalry.

chivalrous (comparative more chivalrous, superlative most chivalrous)

(of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
- 1859, George Meredith, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Chapter 5:
  Among boys there are laws of honour and chivalrous codes, not written, or formally taught, but intuitively understood by all, and invariably acted upon by the loyal and the true.
involving chivalry.

From Middle English tho?tful, thohtful, equivalent to thought +? -ful. Compare Dutch gedachtenvol.

thoughtful (comparative more thoughtful, superlative most thoughtful)

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
Synonyms: thoughty, carefully, detail oriented
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
Synonyms: thoughty, considerate, attentive, caring

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