gallantry
noun
gal·lant·ry ˈga-lən-trē 
plural gallantries
1
archaic : gallant appearance
2
a
: an act of marked courtesy
b
: courteous attention to a lady
c
: amorous attention or pursuit
3
: spirited and conspicuous bravery
Synonyms
- bottle [British slang]
- bravery
- courage
- courageousness
- daring
- daringness
- dauntlessness
- doughtiness
- fearlessness
- greatheartedness
- guts
- gutsiness
- hardihood
- heart
- heroism
- intestinal fortitude
- intrepidity
- intrepidness
- moxie
- nerve
- pecker [chiefly British]
- prowess
- stoutness
- valor
- virtue
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
Many women were charmed by his old-fashioned gallantry. commended the rescuers for their gallantry
Recent Examples on the Web The Congressional Medal of Honor Society quotes the official citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 
James Freeman, WSJ, 27 May 2022 The gallantry of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was offered evacuation by the United States but decided to stay with his people in Kyiv, has surely played a role in galvanizing Ukrainian resistance as well as international support. David Faris, The Week, 3 Mar. 2022 And the gallantry displayed by the Ukrainian resistance and the Western support for Kyiv should be discouraging to Beijing’s designs on Taiwan, which is no small thing. The Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2022 The failings were legion, committed by a unit of the British military once known for its gallantry and prowess in theaters of conflict as far-flung as Arnhem in the Netherlands during World War II and the Falklands in 1982. Alan Cowell, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2022 The failings were legion, committed by a unit of the British military once known for its gallantry and prowess in theaters of conflict as far-flung as Arnhem in the Netherlands during World War II and the Falklands in 1982. New York Times, 29 Jan. 2022 He was wounded in action and received a Silver Star for gallantry. Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022 In response comes the comedy of old-American resistance to all that explosive energy, struggling to hold on to order and decency and gallantry. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 Because of such dives he'd been awarded royal medals for both gallantry and chivalry. Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022 See More
James Freeman, WSJ, 27 May 2022 The gallantry of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was offered evacuation by the United States but decided to stay with his people in Kyiv, has surely played a role in galvanizing Ukrainian resistance as well as international support. David Faris, The Week, 3 Mar. 2022 And the gallantry displayed by the Ukrainian resistance and the Western support for Kyiv should be discouraging to Beijing’s designs on Taiwan, which is no small thing. The Editors, National Review, 28 Feb. 2022 The failings were legion, committed by a unit of the British military once known for its gallantry and prowess in theaters of conflict as far-flung as Arnhem in the Netherlands during World War II and the Falklands in 1982. Alan Cowell, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2022 The failings were legion, committed by a unit of the British military once known for its gallantry and prowess in theaters of conflict as far-flung as Arnhem in the Netherlands during World War II and the Falklands in 1982. New York Times, 29 Jan. 2022 He was wounded in action and received a Silver Star for gallantry. Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2022 In response comes the comedy of old-American resistance to all that explosive energy, struggling to hold on to order and decency and gallantry. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 Because of such dives he'd been awarded royal medals for both gallantry and chivalry. Rebecca Coffey, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French galanterie, from galant gallant entry 1 + -erie -ery
First Known Use
1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
gallantry
noun
gal·lant·ry ˈga-lən-trē
1
: courageous behavior : bravery He showed gallantry in battle.
2
: polite attention shown to women
gallantry
noun
as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger commended the rescuers for their gallantry Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- heroism
- bravery
- courage
- courageousness
- valor
- prowess
- intrepidity
- daring
- nerve
- fearlessness
- hardihood
- virtue
- stoutness
- intrepidness
- gutsiness
- pecker
- dauntlessness
- heart
- daringness
- moxie
- fortitude
- guts
- stamina
- bottle
- perseverance
- grit
- spunk
- endurance
- mettle
- determination
- gumption
- tenacity
- intestinal fortitude
- temper
- greatheartedness
- doughtiness
- pluck
- pluckiness
- boldness
- fiber
- effrontery
- resolution
- backbone
- audacity
- gall
- temerity
- stomach
- brazenness
- cheek
- cojones
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cowardice
- timidity
- cowardliness
- spinelessness
- timorousness
- feebleness
- softness
- fearfulness
- faintheartedness
- impotence
- cravenness
- cold feet
- weakness
- poltroonery
- dastardliness
- irresolution
- ineffectualness
- hesitation
- indecision
- indecisiveness
- mousiness