gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.

GALLANT definition: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public: 2. showing no fear of…. Learn more.

Gallant definition: brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous.. See examples of GALLANT used in a sentence.

1. brave, spirited, or noble-minded: a gallant knight; a gallant attempt. 2. attentive to women; chivalrous. 3. stately; grand: a gallant ship. 4. showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress.

Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Nov 1, 2025 · gallant (comparative more gallant, superlative most gallant) Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women. quotations

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