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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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

"I am profoundly grieved at the loss of this dedicated and gallant fireman," Andy Yeung, director of the fire service said in a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

"We have lost a gallant son of the soil!"

From BBC • May 1, 2025

I couldn’t help but wonder if Williams was hiding a less gallant backstory.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

So she wept, pleading through her door for them to tell her what was happening, calling for her father, for Septa Mordane, for the king, for her gallant prince.

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

gallant

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