Meaning & Definition of Gallant in English
English⟶
Gallant
/gælənt/
noun
1. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
synonym:
- dandy,
- dude,
- fop,
- gallant,
- sheik,
- beau,
- swell,
- fashion plate,
- clotheshorse
2. A man who attends or escorts a woman
synonym:
- squire,
- gallant
adjective
1. Unflinching in battle or action
- "A gallant warrior"
- "Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"
synonym:
- gallant
2. Lively and spirited
- "A dashing hero"
synonym:
- dashing,
- gallant
3. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility
- "A gallant pageant"
- "Lofty ships"
- "Majestic cities"
- "Proud alpine peaks"
synonym:
- gallant,
- lofty,
- majestic,
- proud
4. Being attentive to women like an ideal knight
synonym:
- chivalrous,
- gallant,
- knightly