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   Gal·lant

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together" Similar bravecourageousvaliantvalorousboldpluckydaringfearlessintrepidheroiclionheartedstouthearteddoughtymettlesomegreat-spiritedhonorablenoblemanlymanfulmachodashingdaredevildeath-or-gloryundauntedunflinchingunshrinkingunafraiddauntlessindomitableinformal:gutsyspunkyballsyhave-a-gorare:venturousOpposite cowardly
   • ▪ grand; fine: archaic "they made a gallant array as they marched off"
   • 2. (of a man or his behavior) giving special attention and respect to women; chivalrous: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand" Similar chivalrousgentlemanlycourtlycourteousrespectfulpoliteattentivegraciousconsideratethoughtfulobligingdated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite discourteousrude

   noun

   • 1. a man who pays special attention to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue" Similar suitorwooeradmirerworshipperbeausweetheartloverlovebelovedboyfriendyoung manman friendescortliterary:swainarchaic:paramour
   • ▪ a dashing man of fashion; a fine gentleman. archaic Similar fine gentlemanman about townman of fashiondandyfopbeaucavalierswashbucklerplayboyman of the worldladies' maninformal:swelltoffladykillerarchaic:gay dogripdudebladebloodcoxcomb

   verb

   • 1. (of a man) flirt with (a woman): archaic "Mowbray was gallanting the Polish lady"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘finely dressed’): from Old French galant, from galer ‘have fun, make a show’, from gale ‘pleasure, rejoicing’.

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   having or displaying great dignity or nobility. “a gallant pageant”. synonyms: lofty, majestic, proud. impressive. making a strong or vivid impression. adjective. unflinching in battle or action. “a gallant warrior”. “put up a gallant resistance to the attackers”.

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   adj. 1. brave and high-spirited; courageous and honourable; dashing: a gallant warrior. 2. (of a man) attentive to women; chivalrous. 3. imposing; dignified; stately: a gallant ship. 4. archaic showy in dress. n. 5. a woman's lover or suitor. 6. a dashing or fashionable young man, esp one who pursues women.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGALLANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective. If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation . [old-fashioned] The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again. gallantly adverb [ADVERB with verb] The town responded gallantly to the War. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGALLANT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of gallant – Learner’s Dictionary. gallant. adjective. literary uk / ˈɡælənt / us. gallant adjective (BRAVE) Add to word list Add to word list. brave: a gallant attempt to rescue a drowning man. gallant adjective (POLITE) polite and kind, especially to women. gallantly. adverb. gallantry. noun [ U ] gallant behaviour.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › gallantgallant - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 27, 2024 · gallant (plural gallants) ( dated) A fashionable young man who is polite and attentive to women. One who woos, a lover, a suitor, a seducer . Synonyms: see Thesaurus: libertine. ( nautical) A topgallant.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgallant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the word gallant mean? There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word gallant, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. gallant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.