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- 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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courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness. gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy. chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior. Adjective The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand.

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a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt. exceptionally polite and attentive to others, especially to women; courtly. a gallant pageant. showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress; magnificent. amorous; amatory. a brave, noble-minded, or chivalrous man. a man exceptionally attentive to women. a stylish and dashing man. a suitor or lover.

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1. brave and high-spirited; courageous and honourable; dashing: a gallant warrior. 3. imposing; dignified; stately: a gallant ship. 1. brave, spirited, or noble-minded: a gallant knight; a gallant attempt. 2. attentive to women; chivalrous. 3. stately; grand: a gallant ship. 4. showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress.

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1. Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing: a gallant feathered hat; cut a gallant figure at the coronation. 2. a. Unflinching in battle or action; valiant: put up a gallant resistance to the attackers. b. Nobly or selflessly resolute: made a gallant attempt to save her friend's reputation. 3. Stately; majestic: a gallant ship. 4. a.

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Gallant means polite and kind towards women, or showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.
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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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Gallant means brave, honourable, or polite, especially towards women. It can also describe a showy or stylish man or a lover. Learn more about its pronunciation, origin, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.
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