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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It is primarily a civilian award, but it may be awarded to military personnel for gallant conduct that is not in "the face of the enemy".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Especially moving in “Neptune’s Fortune” is the insight and empathy Mr. Sancton brings to his consideration of the book’s bedeviled but oddly gallant protagonist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Murderbot doesn’t even want to be touched, which makes its final act particularly gallant.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

"It's a huge honour and an immense privilege for me to serve in the Ukrainian military and be able to help the gallant and amazing Ukrainian people in any way I can," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025

So the king had decided to play the gallant today.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

gallant

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