Gallantry: meaning, definitions and examples

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gallantry

 

[ หˆษกรฆlษ™ntri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in battle

Courageous behavior, especially in war.

Synonyms

bravery, heroism, valor

Examples of usage

  • He was awarded a medal for his gallantry in battle.
  • She showed great gallantry in the face of danger.
  • The soldiers were praised for their gallantry on the battlefield.
Context #2 | Noun

chivalry

Polite attention and respect given by a man to a woman.

Synonyms

courtesy, gallant behavior, gentlemanly conduct

Examples of usage

  • He treated her with gallantry and courtesy.
  • The knight showed gallantry towards the princess.
  • His gallantry towards women was well-known in the court.

Translations

Translations of the word "gallantry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galanteria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ritterlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesatriaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปะฐะฝั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ galanteria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จŽๅฃซ้“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท galanterie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gallardรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท centilmenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์‚ฌ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‡ุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ galantnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ galantnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘ๅฃซ็ฒพ็ฅž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ galantnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karlmennska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ngavษ™rlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gallardรญa

Etymology

The word 'gallantry' originated from the Old French word 'galanterie', which meant 'bravery, valor'. It was first used in the 16th century to describe acts of bravery and chivalry. Over time, the meaning expanded to include polite attention and respect towards others, especially women. Today, 'gallantry' is still used to praise courageous behavior and courteous manners.

See also: gallantly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,433, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.