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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The statement, from Major General Michael Onoja, a defence headquarters spokesman, said that the attack "resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers", without disclosing a toll or who was killed.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

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

It is alive, it exists, you know people who are gallant, have witnessed gallantry and understand at this point that it is deeply countercultural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

A history of gallant women is the history of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

He wondered if Lord Brax had felt especially gallant as the weight of his steel pulled him under the black water.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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