gallant

Examples

• All

• To those gallant crime fighters, Internal Affairs Division.

  Black Rain (1989)

• While Ed was gallant in the crisis, the closeness of his brush with death might only now be sinking in.

  Fiction book (1997)

• Fear not, for here come the gallant knights to save us.

  Despicable Me 2 (2013)

• It was a gallant attempt.

  The Invitation (2022)

• Let us raise our wine to those gallant and extraordinary men we have lost, but who will be remembered for eternity.

  King Arthur (2004)

• "All your gallant efforts at protecting her will be to no avail," the captain said.

  Fiction book (1995)

• A noble enthusiasm must reanimate our gallant army, who have been battling so long for the preservation of the Union.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Young and gallant, he was strolling one day amid romantic groves when a shower came up.

  Fiction book (1991)

• He's a gallant soldier.

  Captain from Castile (1947)

• The gallant knight bravely charged into battle to defend his kingdom.

Synonyms

B

brave

vsgallant

906 1.0

Has courage when facing danger, pain or fear

adds spirited liveliness and bold style to that courageous action

C

courageous

vsgallant

157 3.3

Not afraid to face danger or problems

adds a lively, bold manner to that same readiness to face danger

H

heroic

vsgallant

154 3.8

Shows great courage when facing danger or difficulty

is similar yet also suggests a lively, bold character rather than pure heroism

F

fearless

vsgallant

117 3.4

Shows courage in dangerous or hard situations

retains courage but also implies energetic boldness beyond mere fearlessness

G

gutsy

vsgallant

• Informal

30 6.3

Brave and willing to take risks in hard situations

shares boldness but is also more lively and spirited in manner

C

chivalrous

vsgallant

15 7.5

Showing polite, protective, and brave behavior like a knight

focuses more on bold, spirited bravery than on courteous protection

P

plucky

vsgallant

14 6.8

To be brave and keep trying when things are hard

is similarly brave but also suggests a bolder, more spirited attitude

H

hardy

vsgallant

3 4.9

Brave and willing to face danger or hard times

is braver in a bold, lively way rather than simply risk-tolerant endurance

V

valorous

vsgallant

• Formal

1 8.8

Being very brave when you face danger

is braver in tone but also stresses spirited, bold behaviour

L

lionhearted

vsgallant

• Literature

1 7.5

Very brave and determined when facing danger

keeps bravery but places more weight on energetic boldness and spirit

B

brave as a lion

vsgallant

• Informal

1 4.2

Not afraid to do very dangerous or difficult things

is similar but also highlights lively boldness rather than only great bravery

S

stouthearted

vsgallant

1 8.2

Brave and determined when facing danger or hard times

is more lively and bold in style rather than steady determination

H

heroical

vsgallant

• Archaic

8.6

Showing great bravery in dangerous or difficult situations

shares noble bravery but is more about bold, lively spirit than heroics

S

spirited

vsgallant

4.3

Brave and determined when facing danger or difficulty

leans more toward bold bravery specifically rather than just spiritedness

W

warriorlike

vsgallant

7.9

Being very brave and ready to fight

keeps courage but is more about bold, lively conduct than martial traits

Antonyms

C

cowardly

84 3.9

Feeling fear and avoiding dangerous or difficult situations

T

timid

1 3.5

People who are shy and afraid to try new or dangerous things

Compounds

T

top-gallant yard

• Specialized

9.9

A long horizontal pole high on a sailing ship that holds the topgallant sail

How Brave

heroic

154 3.8

valiant

• Formal

35 6.1

gallant

8 5.6

brave

906 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology