gallant

adjective
UK: /ˈɡælənt/
US: /ˈɡælənt/

  1. Brave and noble; showing courage.

    1. The gallant knight saved the princess.
    2. He made a gallant effort to win, despite his injuries.

  2. A gallant man is polite and attentive to women.

    1. He was a gallant young man, always opening doors.
    2. Her grandfather was known for his gallant gestures and charming manners.

Synonyms

brave courageous chivalrous dashing valiant gentlemanly
gallant noun

  1. A fashionable young man.

    1. He played the gallant in the romance movie.
    2. In the play, a gallant woos the beautiful lady.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gallant" in English means: Brave and noble; showing courage., A gallant man is polite and attentive to women..

The phonetic transcription of "gallant" is /ˈɡælənt/ in British English and /ˈɡælənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gallant": brave, courageous, chivalrous, dashing, valiant, gentlemanly.

Example usage of "gallant": "The gallant knight saved the princess.". More examples on the page.