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adjective
- 1. (of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a man) charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a man who is charmingly attentive to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue" Similar
verb
- 1. (of a man) flirt with (a woman): archaic "Mowbray was gallanting the Polish lady"
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GALLANT definition: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public: 2. showing no fear of…. Learn more.
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.
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.
If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation.
1. /ˈɡælənt/ having or displaying great dignity or nobility. 2. /gəˈlænt/ a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance. IPA guide. Other forms: gallants; gallantest; gallanter. If you volunteer to remove a huge, hairy spider from your bathroom ceiling, your whole family will be grateful for your gallant actions.
Noun. Verb. Filter. adjective. Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing. A gallant feathered hat; cut a gallant figure at the coronation. American Heritage. Showy and lively in dress or manner. Webster's New World. Unflinching in battle or action; valiant. Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers. American Heritage. Stately; imposing. A gallant ship.
GALLANT meaning: 1. brave: 2. polite and kind, especially to women 3. gallant behaviour. Learn more.
Definitions of 'gallant'. 1. If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honorably in a dangerous or difficult situation. [old-fashioned] [...] 2. If a man is gallant, he is kind, polite, and considerate toward women. [old-fashioned] [...] More.
Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.