gallant

1 of 3

adjective

gal·lant

(usually in sense 2)

ˈga-lənt

gə-ˈlant

(usually in sense 3)

gə-ˈlänt

: showy in dress or bearing : smart

: splendid, stately

a gallant ship

: spirited, brave

gallant efforts against the enemy

: nobly chivalrous and often self-sacrificing

: courteously and elaborately attentive especially to ladies

gallantly adverb

gallant

2 of 3

noun

gal·lant gə-ˈlant How to pronounce gallant (audio)

gə-ˈlänt

ˈga-lənt

: a young man of fashion

: ladies' man

: suitor

: paramour

gallant

3 of 3

verb

gal·lant gə-ˈlant How to pronounce gallant (audio)

-ˈlänt

gallanted; gallanting; gallants

transitive verb

: to pay court to (a lady) : attend

used to gallant her in his youth

Washington Irving

obsolete : to manipulate (a fan) in a modish manner

intransitive verb

: to pay court to ladies

Example Sentences

Adjective The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand. They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt. He greeted her with a gallant bow. He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture. Noun he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Curiosity is fundamentally an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof, guarantee, or map.

Chip Bell, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The high-flying Avalanche defeated the gallant Lightning, 2-1, in Game 6 of the finals, to capture the Stanley Cup, one of sports’ most elusive and enduring trophies.

New York Times, 26 June 2022 With clarity, humor and optimism, the 33-year-old four-time major champion mustered a gallant and full-throated defense of the PGA Tour and the meaning and value of competition.

Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Despite a gallant Dallas comeback attempt, Golden State held on for a resounding victory at Chase Center.

BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 Emboldened, Fisher this May has had two gallant missives directed at … a couple of gramps at least a decade his senior?

Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 24 May 2022 Ruby Nell Sales is a stirring tribute to a long, gallant personal history that continues into the present.

New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022 The third week of Russia’s war on Ukraine shows, like its predecessors, gallant resistance, pitiable suffering, and slow Russian progress.

Nr Editors, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 The tenor Charles Castronovo sang a gallant Rodolfo, the baritone Lucas Meachem a forceful Marcello.

New York Times, 10 Jan. 2022

Noun

As wartime occupations go, this was a gentle—indeed, gallant—affair.

Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 28 May 2021 Face towels often look mighty similar to hand towels, and my finicky skin can't stand taking any chances—which is where my Weezie Makeup Towels provide a gallant save.

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2021 My Government will continue to invest in our gallant Armed Forces.

Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 14 Oct. 2019 The 2018 court included promenade girls, gallants, demoiselles, jewel-bearers and the queen.

Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 1 Apr. 2018 Housewives surrendered their gold jewelry in a gallant, but futile attempt to restore the nation’s solvency.

Michael Schuman, Bloomberg.com, 29 June 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English galaunt, borrowed from Middle French galant, from present participle of galer "to squander in pleasures, have a good time, enjoy oneself," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Romance *walāre, derivative of Old Low Franconian *wala "well, with good appearance or effect," going back to Germanic *welō — more at well entry 3

Noun

Middle English galaunt, gallaunt, borrowed from Middle French, noun derivative of galant gallant entry 1

Verb

derivative of gallant entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1672, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	gallanted
释义	gallant 1 of 3 adjective gal·lant (usually in sense 2) ˈga-lənt gə-ˈlant (usually in sense 3) gə-ˈlänt 1 : showy in dress or bearing : smart 2 a : splendid, stately a gallant ship b : spirited, brave gallant efforts against the enemy c : nobly chivalrous and often self-sacrificing 3 : courteously and elaborately attentive especially to ladies gallantly adverb gallant 2 of 3 noun gal·lant gə-ˈlant gə-ˈlänt ˈga-lənt 1 : a young man of fashion 2 a : ladies' man b : suitor c : paramour gallant 3 of 3 verb gal·lant gə-ˈlant -ˈlänt gallanted; gallanting; gallants transitive verb 1 : to pay court to (a lady) : attend used to gallant her in his youth Washington Irving 2 obsolete : to manipulate (a fan) in a modish manner intransitive verb : to pay court to ladies Synonyms Adjective bold brave courageous dauntless doughty fearless greathearted gutsy gutty heroic heroical intrepid lionhearted manful stalwart stout stouthearted undauntable undaunted valiant valorous Noun beau Beau Brummell buck dandy dude fop jay lounge lizard macaroni pretty boy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand. They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt. He greeted her with a gallant bow. He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture. Noun he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Curiosity is fundamentally an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof, guarantee, or map. Chip Bell, Forbes, 12 July 2022 The high-flying Avalanche defeated the gallant Lightning, 2-1, in Game 6 of the finals, to capture the Stanley Cup, one of sports’ most elusive and enduring trophies. New York Times, 26 June 2022 With clarity, humor and optimism, the 33-year-old four-time major champion mustered a gallant and full-throated defense of the PGA Tour and the meaning and value of competition. Christine Brennan, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Despite a gallant Dallas comeback attempt, Golden State held on for a resounding victory at Chase Center. BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 Emboldened, Fisher this May has had two gallant missives directed at … a couple of gramps at least a decade his senior? Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 24 May 2022 Ruby Nell Sales is a stirring tribute to a long, gallant personal history that continues into the present. New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022 The third week of Russia’s war on Ukraine shows, like its predecessors, gallant resistance, pitiable suffering, and slow Russian progress. Nr Editors, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 The tenor Charles Castronovo sang a gallant Rodolfo, the baritone Lucas Meachem a forceful Marcello. New York Times, 10 Jan. 2022 Noun As wartime occupations go, this was a gentle—indeed, gallant—affair. Brad Leithauser, WSJ, 28 May 2021 Face towels often look mighty similar to hand towels, and my finicky skin can't stand taking any chances—which is where my Weezie Makeup Towels provide a gallant save. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2021 My Government will continue to invest in our gallant Armed Forces. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 14 Oct. 2019 The 2018 court included promenade girls, gallants, demoiselles, jewel-bearers and the queen. Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 1 Apr. 2018 Housewives surrendered their gold jewelry in a gallant, but futile attempt to restore the nation’s solvency. Michael Schuman, Bloomberg.com, 29 June 2017 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English galaunt, borrowed from Middle French galant, from present participle of galer "to squander in pleasures, have a good time, enjoy oneself," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Romance walāre, derivative of Old Low Franconian wala "well, with good appearance or effect," going back to Germanic welō — more at well entry 3 Noun Middle English galaunt, gallaunt, borrowed from Middle French, noun derivative of galant* gallant entry 1 Verb derivative of gallant entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1672, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition gallant adjective gal·lant ˈga-lənt 1 : showing courage : very brave a gallant soldier 2 : chivalrous sense 2 a gallant knight 3 gə-ˈlant, -ˈlänt : very polite to women He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture. 4 : splendid or stately a gallant ship 5 : showy in dress or in the way of acting He was a gallant figure in his uniform. Biographical Definition Gallant biographical name Gal·lant ga-ˈlant Mavis 1922–2014 originally Mavis de Trafford Young Canadian-French writer gallanted verb past tense of gallant as in attended Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance attended wooed went out dated sparked took out courted stepped out escorted romanced saw
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gallant

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