Gallantry: meaning, definitions and examples
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gallantry
[ หษกรฆlษntri ]
in battle
Courageous behavior, especially in war.
Synonyms
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.
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:
๐ต๐น galanteria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ritterlichkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesatriaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐะปะฐะฝัะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ galanteria
๐ฏ๐ต ้จๅฃซ้
๐ซ๐ท galanterie
๐ช๐ธ gallardรญa
๐น๐ท centilmenlik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูุงู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ galantnost
๐ธ๐ฐ galantnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๅฃซ็ฒพ็ฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ galantnost
๐ฎ๐ธ karlmennska
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษngavษrlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ gallardรญa
Word origin
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.