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   gallant

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together" Similar bravecourageousvaliantvalorousboldpluckydaringfearlessintrepidheroiclionheartedstout-hearteddoughtymettlesomegreat-spiritedhonourablenoblemanlymanfulmachodashingdaredevildeath-or-gloryundauntedunflinchingunshrinkingunafraiddauntlessindomitableinformal:gutsyspunkyballsyhave-a-gorare:venturousOpposite cowardly
   • ▪ grand or impressive: archaic "they made a gallant array as they marched off"
   • 2. (of a man) charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand" Similar chivalrousgentlemanlycourtlycourteousrespectfulpoliteattentivegraciousconsideratethoughtfulobligingdated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite discourteousrude

   noun

   • 1. a man who is charmingly attentive to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue" Similar suitorwooeradmirerworshipperbeausweetheartloverlovebelovedboyfriendyoung manman friendescortliterary:swainarchaic:paramour
   • ▪ a dashing and fashionable 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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   What is the difference between gallant and chivalrous?

   • 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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   What does gallant mean?

   • 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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   What does a gallant ship mean?

   • 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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   How do you describe a gallant person?

   • 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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   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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