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adjective
- 1. (of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together"
- 2. (of a man or his behavior) giving special attention and respect to women; chivalrous: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand"
noun
- 1. a man who pays special attention to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue"
verb
- 1. (of a man) flirt with (a woman): archaic "Mowbray was gallanting the Polish lady"
The meaning of GALLANT is showy in dress or bearing : smart. How to use gallant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gallant.
Gallant definition: brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous. See examples of GALLANT used in a sentence.
GALLANT definition: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public: 2. showing no fear of…. Learn more.
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.
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”.
If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation.
GALLANT meaning: 1. brave: 2. polite and kind, especially to women 3. gallant behaviour. Learn more.