Definitions

gallant

[gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt] / ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt /

ADJECTIVE

brave, splendid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

courageous courtly fearless gritty heroic honorable noble plucky quixotic valiant

STRONG

bold daring game grand

WEAK

attentive considerate courteous dashing dauntless dignified doughty fire-eating glorious gracious hairy intrepid lionhearted lofty magnanimous polite stately stouthearted suave thoughtful urbane valorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid cowardly fearful meek timid unrefined

STRONG

shy unwilling

WEAK

ungentlemanly unmannerly

Example Sentences

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“This week’s verdicts aren’t legally binding on future judges and juries, but the SF case vs Meta this summer is key,” wrote Gallant.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In 2022, Smucker’s sent a cease-and-desist letter to Gallant Tiger, a Minneapolis-based prepackaged sandwich startup, over the shape and packaging of its round crustless sandwiches.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

Khan denies any sexual misconduct and said the warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant are based on solid evidence that has been reviewed by ICC judges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Netanyahu, Gallant and the Israeli state deny the allegations.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

I picked her up, not in front of me, like Prince Gallant out of some storybook, but over one shoulder, the way you carry a sack of potatoes.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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