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- [gal-uh n-tree]
- /ˈgæl ən tri/
- /ˈɡæl.ənt/
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- [gal-uh n-tree]
- /ˈgæl ən tri/
Definitions of gallantry word
- noun plural gallantry dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior. 1
- noun plural gallantry gallant or courtly attention to women. 1
- noun plural gallantry a gallant act, action, or speech. 1
- noun gallantry Courageous behavior, especially in battle. 1
- noun gallantry chivalry 1
- noun gallantry courteous gentlemanly behaviour 1
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Origin of gallantry
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 Gallantry
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gallantry 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gallantry
noun gallantry
- courage — Courage is the quality shown by someone who decides to do something difficult or dangerous, even though they may be afraid.
- boldness — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- valor — boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor.
- duty — something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
- nerve — one or more bundles of fibers forming part of a system that conveys impulses of sensation, motion, etc., between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
Antonyms for gallantry
noun gallantry
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
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