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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament a gallant firefighter, rushing into the burning house to save the children a gallant rescue

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a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters

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How does the adjective gallant contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gallant are chivalrous, civil, courteous, and polite. While all these words mean "observant of the forms required by good breeding," gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.

a gallant suitor of the old school

Where would chivalrous be a reasonable alternative to gallant?

The words chivalrous and gallant can be used in similar contexts, but chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior.

a chivalrous display of duty

When could civil be used to replace gallant?

While the synonyms civil and gallant are close in meaning, civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness.

owed the questioner a civil reply

When can courteous be used instead of gallant?

Although the words courteous and gallant have much in common, courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness.

clerks who were unfailingly courteous to customers

When might polite be a better fit than gallant?

The words polite and gallant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality.

if you can't be pleasant, at least be polite

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Recent Examples of gallant
Adjective
Posey became recognizable throughout Philadelphia for his fine clothes and gallant demeanor. Ramin Ganeshram, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024 This council made a gallant effort to socialize this City Charter mandate. Detroit Free Press, 7 Feb. 2024
Noun
Without the gallant likes of these heroes, the horrors visited upon the United States on that lovely late summer morning in 2001 might well already have come again. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024 And then Emily spies the ring that’s slipped out of Luke’s pocket, spurring him to drop clumsily to one knee, red of lip but gallant of spirit, and offer up a sweet if singularly indecent proposal. Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for gallant 
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Adjective
  • Time also alluded to Hannegan’s lack of experience, and his valiant efforts to correct for it.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Their defense, led by Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, delivered a valiant effort against one of the league’s best teams but could not smother Saquon Barkley forever.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The current cast is rounded out by Alison Brie, who will play another Skeletor lackey, Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba, who will play the noble Man-at-Arms, and Riverdale's Camila Mendes as Teela, Man-at-Arms's daughter and He-Man's right-hand woman.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • In the 12th century, the property was once the private home of an Italian noble family.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Allen has done a magnificent job of utilizing everyone in the offense from receivers Keon Coleman, Amari Cooper, Khalil Shakir, and tight end Dalton Kincaid.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Word quickly got out that Michigan Central itself was such a magnificent source of Motor City pride that the rich, powerful and famous came to walk its hallowed halls.
    Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • And there’s almost no one in town who wouldn’t take that offering, except this scrawny dude.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Chris Martin is known for being a super-chill dude.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Bradley was last seen with her boyfriend, Williams, an investigation led by Missing Persons Detective Elizabeth Mills determined.
    Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Her boyfriend, Joseph (Thierry Rode), drives a cab.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Werther chronicles his attempts at romancing Charlotte via phone calls to his friend, only to learn that Charlotte is engaged to an emotionally unavailable man named Albert (Adams, 43).
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Angelina Jolie is not romancing the British rapper Akala, a source tells PEOPLE.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • There are so many things that are special and unique and powerful and resilient and courageous about us.
    Essence, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Vincent has been courageous and consistent in his reckoning with his country as both must and adversary.
    Steven Vargas, ARTnews.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This season of sweet treats is a great time to make a fast snack that’s delicious and full of nutrients like protein, potassium, magnesium and iron.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • This is also a great time to ask their preferences on a midweek linen restock or launder.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024

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“Gallant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallant. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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