gallant

gal-lant · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Brave and noble in character; courageous.

  2. 2.

    (dated) Polite and attentive to women; chivalrous.

  3. 3.

    Splendid or grand in appearance.

Related words

Antonyms: cowardly, ignoble
See also: brave, chivalrous, noble
Synonyms: brave, chivalrous, courageous, noble

Etymology

From Old French galant (courteous, elegant), present participle of galer (to make merry).