gallant
/ˈɡælənt/
noun
- A brave or heroic person, especially a man.
- In the story, the gallant rode off to slay the dragon.
- He was known as a gallant who never backed down from a challenge.
- The king honored the gallants who had defended the castle.
- A man who is polite and attentive to women, often in a romantic way.
- She was courted by several gallants at the ball.
- The gallant brought flowers and wrote poems for his beloved.
- He played the role of the gallant, always ready with a compliment.
adjective
- Brave and heroic, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation.
- Her gallant efforts during the rescue earned her a medal.
- The soldiers made a gallant stand against the enemy forces.
- The gallant firefighter ran into the burning building to save the family.
- Polite and attentive to women, especially in a chivalrous or old-fashioned way.
- He was a gallant gentleman who always held the door open for others.
- Her date was gallant, pulling out her chair and complimenting her dress.
- The young man made a gallant bow and offered her his seat.
- Strikingly stylish or grand in appearance.
- The old mansion looked gallant in the morning light.
- He wore a gallant uniform with gold buttons and a feathered hat.
- The gallant ship sailed into the harbor with all its flags flying.
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