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- [adjective gal-uh nt for 1, 3, 4; guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uh nt for 2, 5; noun guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uh nt; verb guh-lant, -lahnt]
- /adjective ˈgæl ənt for 1, 3, 4; gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt for 2, 5; noun gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt; verb gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt/
- /ˈɡæl.ənt/
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- [adjective gal-uh nt for 1, 3, 4; guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uh nt for 2, 5; noun guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uh nt; verb guh-lant, -lahnt]
- /adjective ˈgæl ənt for 1, 3, 4; gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt for 2, 5; noun gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt; verb gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt/
Definitions of gallant word
- adjective gallant brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt. 1
- adjective gallant exceptionally polite and attentive to women; courtly. 1
- adjective gallant stately; grand: a gallant pageant. 1
- adjective gallant showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress; magnificent. 1
- adjective gallant amorous; amatory. 1
- noun gallant Mavis, 1922–2014, Canadian short-story writer. 1
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Origin of gallant
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gala(u)nt < Old French galant, present participle of galer to amuse oneself, make merry < Gallo-Romance *walāre, derivative of Frankish *wala good, happy; see well1, weal1
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Parts of speech for Gallant
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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gallant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gallant
adj gallant
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- gritty — consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- courtly — You use courtly to describe someone whose behaviour is very polite, often in a rather old-fashioned way.
- plucky — having or showing pluck or courage; brave: The drowning swimmer was rescued by a plucky schoolboy.
adjective gallant
- chivalrous — A chivalrous man is polite, kind, and unselfish, especially towards women.
- gentlemanly — like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- honourable — (British spelling) Alternative form of honorable.
noun gallant
- superstar — a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
- escort — Accompany (someone or something) somewhere, esp. for protection or security, or as a mark of rank.
- dallier — One who dallies; a procrastinator.
- man-at-arms — a soldier.
- templar — a member of a religious military order founded by Crusaders in Jerusalem about 1118, and suppressed in 1312.
verb gallant
- go out with — date
- take out — the act of taking.
- court — A court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.
- run after — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
- pay court to — to court, as for favor or love
Antonyms for gallant
adj gallant
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
- gentlemanliness — like, befitting, or characteristic of a gentleman.
adjective gallant
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
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