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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?

   • The adjective gallant means "heroic or brave." In the past, gallant was used to describe a man's behavior toward a woman, especially if he saved her from something or helped her with something she was unable to do on her own.

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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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   What does it mean if a man is a gallant man?

   • 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. n. 5. a man exceptionally attentive to women. 6. a stylish and dashing man. 7. a suitor or lover. 8. to court or act as a lover of (a woman).

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGALLANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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 synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.

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     GALLANT meaning: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards...

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   • Gallant: German Translation

     GALLANT translate: tapfer, prächtig. Learn more in the...

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     gallant translate: berani, gagah. Learn more in the...

   • Gallant: Portuguese Translation

     GALLANT translate: cortês, valente, bravo, esplêndido. Learn...

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   adjective. 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” synonyms: brave, courageous.

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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, usage, and origin.

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   Gallant can mean brave, noble, chivalrous, or attentive to women. It can also be a noun for a man who pursues women or a verb for courting or escorting them.

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   Gallant can be an adjective, noun, or verb, meaning brave, chivalrous, stylish, or to court or escort. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of gallant in different contexts and dictionaries.

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