gallantry

noun
UK: /ˈɡæləntri/
US: /ˈɡæləntri/

  1. Courageous behavior, especially in battle.

    1. The soldier was awarded a medal for his gallantry.
    2. The captain's gallantry under fire inspired the entire company during the hard battle.

  2. Polite attention shown by a man to a woman.

    1. He showed her gallantry by opening the door.
    2. The old-fashioned gallantry of kissing a lady's hand is rarely seen today, unfortunately.

Synonyms

bravery chivalry valor courtesy courage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gallantry" in English means: Courageous behavior, especially in battle., Polite attention shown by a man to a woman..

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

Synonyms for "gallantry": bravery, chivalry, valor, courtesy, courage.

Example usage of "gallantry": "The soldier was awarded a medal for his gallantry.". More examples on the page.