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   gallant

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together" Similar bravecourageousvaliantvalorousboldpluckydaringfearlessintrepidheroiclionheartedstout-hearteddoughtymettlesomegreat-spiritedhonourablenoblemanlymanfulmachodashingdaredevildeath-or-gloryundauntedunflinchingunshrinkingunafraiddauntlessindomitableinformal:gutsyspunkyballsyhave-a-gorare:venturousOpposite cowardly
   • ▪ grand or impressive: archaic "they made a gallant array as they marched off"
   • 2. (of a man) charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand" Similar chivalrousgentlemanlycourtlycourteousrespectfulpoliteattentivegraciousconsideratethoughtfulobligingdated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite discourteousrude

   noun

   • 1. a man who is charmingly attentive to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue" Similar suitorwooeradmirerworshipperbeausweetheartloverlovebelovedboyfriendyoung manman friendescortliterary:swainarchaic:paramour
   • ▪ a dashing and fashionable gentleman. archaic Similar fine gentlemanman about townman of fashiondandyfopbeaucavalierswashbucklerplayboyman of the worldladies' maninformal:swelltoffladykillerarchaic:gay dogripdudebladebloodcoxcomb

   verb

   • 1. (of a man) flirt with (a woman): archaic "Mowbray was gallanting the Polish lady"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘finely dressed’): from Old French galant, from galer ‘have fun, make a show’, from gale ‘pleasure, rejoicing’.

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   What is a gallant person?

   • (old-fashioned or literary) brave, especially in a very difficult situation synonym heroic She made a gallant attempt to hide her tears. giving polite attention to women ‘I left her standing in the rain.’ ‘That wasn’t very gallant of you.’ Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   • Definition of gallant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (old-fashioned or literary) brave, especially in a very difficult situation synonym heroic She made a gallant attempt to hide her tears. giving polite attention to women ‘I left her standing in the rain.’ ‘That wasn’t very gallant of you.’

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   What is Gallant and how does it work for dogs?

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   What does it mean to be a gallant soldier?

   • They stood their ground while the king and his party made a gallant retreat. Gallant defeat was celebrated as well as victory. If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation. The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again.

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   What is a gallant effort despite fierce competition?

   • Despite fierce competition, she made a gallant effort to win the first medal of the championships. She made a gallant effort to win, even if her effort fell short. He was always charming and gallant toward women. It is a gallant attempt to do something useful for the burgeoning polar tourist industry.

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   What is the difference between gallant and chivalrous?

   • courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness. gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy. chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior. Adjective The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand.

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     GALLANT translate: tapfer, prächtig. Learn more in the...

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     gallant translate: dzielny, szarmancki. Learn more in the...

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     GALLANT translate: cortês, valente, bravo, esplêndido. Learn...

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     gallant translate: brave, superbe. Learn more in the...

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   giving polite attention to women. ‘I left her standing in the rain.’ ‘That wasn’t very gallant of you.’. Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    unflinching in battle or action. “a gallant warrior” “put up a gallant resistance to the attackers” synonyms: brave, courageous. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. adjective. lively and spirited. synonyms: dashing. spirited. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness. adjective.

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    GALLANT definition: 1. brave: 2. polite and kind, especially to women 3. gallant behaviour. Learn more.