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TOEFL BNC: 11906 COCA: 17058

gallant

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gallant adjective
gallant
adjective
Learner's definition of GALLANT
[more gallant; most gallant]
/ˈgælənt/ : showing courage : very brave英勇的;勇敢的
/ˈgælənt/ : large and impressive巨大的;庄严的
/gəˈlænt/ /gəˈlɑːnt/ : having or showing politeness and respect for women(对女子)殷勤的

— gallantly

adverb
TOEFL BNC: 11906 COCA: 17058

gallant

1 of 3

adjective

gal·​lant
(usually in sense 2)
ˈga-lənt How to pronounce gallant (audio) gə-ˈlant How to pronounce gallant (audio)
(usually in sense 3)
gə-ˈlänt How to pronounce gallant (audio)
1
: showy in dress or bearing : smart
2
a
: splendid, stately
a gallant ship
b
: spirited, brave
gallant efforts against the enemy
c
: nobly chivalrous and often self-sacrificing
3
: courteously and elaborately attentive especially to ladies
gallantly adverb

gallant

2 of 3

noun

1
: a young man of fashion
2

gallant

3 of 3

verb

gal·​lant gə-ˈlant How to pronounce gallant (audio) -ˈlänt How to pronounce gallant (audio)
gallanted; gallanting; gallants

transitive verb

1
: to pay court to (a lady) : attend
used to gallant her in his youth Washington Irving
2
obsolete : to manipulate (a fan) in a modish manner

intransitive verb

: to pay court to ladies
Choose the Right Synonym for gallant

civil, polite, courteous, gallant, chivalrous mean observant of the forms required by good breeding.

civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness.

owed the questioner a civil reply

polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality.

if you can't be pleasant, at least be polite

courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness.

clerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers

gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women.

gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.

a gallant suitor of the old school

chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior.

a chivalrous display of duty

Example Sentences

Adjective The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand. They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt. He greeted her with a gallant bow. He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture. Noun he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Curiosity is fundamentally an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof, guarantee, or map. Chip Bell, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The high-flying Avalanche defeated the gallant Lightning, 2-1, in Game 6 of the finals, to capture the Stanley Cup, one of sports’ most elusive and enduring trophies. New York Times, 26 June 2022 With clarity, humor and optimism, the 33-year-old four-time major champion mustered a gallant and full-throated defense of the PGA Tour and the meaning and value of competition. Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Despite a gallant Dallas comeback attempt, Golden State held on for a resounding victory at Chase Center. BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 Emboldened, Fisher this May has had two gallant missives directed at … a couple of gramps at least a decade his senior? Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 24 May 2022 Ruby Nell Sales is a stirring tribute to a long, gallant personal history that continues into the present. New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022 The third week of Russia’s war on Ukraine shows, like its predecessors, gallant resistance, pitiable suffering, and slow Russian progress. Nr Editors, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 The tenor Charles Castronovo sang a gallant Rodolfo, the baritone Lucas Meachem a forceful Marcello. New York Times, 10 Jan. 2022
Noun
As wartime occupations go, this was a gentle—indeed, gallant—affair. Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 28 May 2021 Face towels often look mighty similar to hand towels, and my finicky skin can't stand taking any chances—which is where my Weezie Makeup Towels provide a gallant save. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2021 My Government will continue to invest in our gallant Armed Forces. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 14 Oct. 2019 The 2018 court included promenade girls, gallants, demoiselles, jewel-bearers and the queen. Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 1 Apr. 2018 Housewives surrendered their gold jewelry in a gallant, but futile attempt to restore the nation’s solvency. Michael Schuman, Bloomberg.com, 29 June 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English galaunt, borrowed from Middle French galant, from present participle of galer "to squander in pleasures, have a good time, enjoy oneself," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Romance *walāre, derivative of Old Low Franconian *wala "well, with good appearance or effect," going back to Germanic *welō — more at well entry 3

Noun

Middle English galaunt, gallaunt, borrowed from Middle French, noun derivative of galant gallant entry 1

Verb

derivative of gallant entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1672, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gallant was in the 14th century
TOEFL BNC: 11906 COCA: 17058

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