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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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2. 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 examples and translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

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

   • Znaczenie Gallant, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Gallant: German Translation

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

   • Gallant: French Translation

     gallant translate: brave, superbe. Learn more in the...

   • Gallant: Polish Translation

     gallant translate: dzielny, szarmancki. Learn more in the...

   • Gallant: Thai Translation

     GALLANT translate: ที่กล้าหาญ, สุภาพ. Learn more in the...

   • Gallant: Czech Translation

     gallant - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Gallant: Indonesian Translation

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

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gallantGallant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : showy in dress or bearing : smart. 2. a. : splendid, stately. a gallant ship. b. : spirited, brave. gallant efforts against the enemy. c. : nobly chivalrous and often self-sacrificing.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gallantGALLANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gallant definition: brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous. See examples of GALLANT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGALLANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gallantGallant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gallantGallant - definition of gallant by The Free Dictionary

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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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGALLANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Gallant means brave or polite and kind, especially to women. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see translations in other languages.