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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-uh n-tree]
- /ˈgæl ən tri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gal-uh n-tree]
- /ˈgæl ən tri/
Definitions of gallantries word
- noun plural gallantries dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior. 1
- noun plural gallantries gallant or courtly attention to women. 1
- noun plural gallantries a gallant act, action, or speech. 1
- noun gallantries Plural form of gallantry. 1
- noun gallantries plural of gallantry. 0
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Origin of gallantries
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Middle French galanterie, equivalent to Old French galant (see gallant) + -erie -ry
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Parts of speech for Gallantries
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gallantries popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
gallantries usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gallantries
noun gallantries
- courtesies — excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
- civilities — Plural form of civility.
- addresses — a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy.
- duties — something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
- honours — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
Antonyms for gallantries
noun gallantries
- fears — Plural form of fear.
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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