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Gallant: meaning, definitions and examples

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gallant

 

[ หˆษกรฆlษ™nt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

brave

brave; heroic; giving special attention and respect to women

Synonyms

brave, chivalrous, heroic

Examples of usage

  • He was praised for his gallant actions during the war.
  • The gallant knight rescued the princess from the dragon.
  • He was a gallant gentleman who always treated women with kindness and respect.
Context #2 | Noun

man

a man who is polite and attentive to women

Synonyms

beau, gentleman, suitor

Examples of usage

  • He was a true gallant, always holding the door open for ladies.
  • The gallants at the ball danced with grace and charm.

Translations

Translations of the word "gallant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ€เคฐ (veer)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tapfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฒะฐะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzielny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขใช (yลซkan'na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐํ•œ (yong-gamhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุน (shujaa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stateฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆ•ข็š„ (yว’nggวŽn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜ (mamatsi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ igid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valiente

Word origin

The word 'gallant' originated from the Old French word 'galant', which meant 'courteous' or 'brave'. It was first used in the 15th century to describe someone who was courteous, brave, or chivalrous. Over time, the meaning evolved to include being attentive and respectful towards women. The term 'gallant' is often associated with knights and chivalry, embodying qualities of bravery, courtesy, and honor.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,775 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.