English dictionary
gallant
adjectivePronunciation
ˈɡælənt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- unflinching in battle or action
adjective
- being attentive to women like an ideal knight
adjective
- having or displaying great dignity or nobility
adjective
- lively and spirited
noun
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
noun
- a man who attends or escorts a woman
Example sentences
a gallant warrior
put up a gallant resistance to the attackers
a gallant pageant
lofty ships
majestic cities
proud alpine peaks
a dashing hero