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gallant

[gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt, guh-lant, -lahnt] / ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt, gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt /
ADJECTIVE
brave, splendid
Synonyms
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courageous courtly fearless gritty heroic honorable noble plucky quixotic valiant
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bold daring game grand
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attentive considerate courteous dashing dauntless dignified doughty fire-eating glorious gracious hairy intrepid lionhearted lofty magnanimous polite stately stouthearted suave thoughtful urbane valorous
Antonyms
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afraid cowardly fearful meek timid unrefined
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shy unwilling
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ungentlemanly unmannerly

Example Sentences

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The statement, from Major General Michael Onoja, a defence headquarters spokesman, said that the attack "resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers", without disclosing a toll or who was killed.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

On the way to a fancy ball, his gallant attempt to guide his date past a fetid puddle ends with him splashing her “from head to foot with that filthy water.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A history of gallant women is the history of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

"I am profoundly grieved at the loss of this dedicated and gallant fireman," Andy Yeung, director of the fire service said in a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

So the king had decided to play the gallant today.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin