gallantry
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈɡæləntri/
:
gallardía
- He showed remarkable gallantry when he opened the door for her and offered his arm.
- appreciate your gallantry
- old-fashioned gallantry
- show of gallantry
Examples
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I call that gallantry, don't you?
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"With an elaborate show of gallantry, he kissed her hand.
Fiction book (1994) -
The child was raised as a prince, winning the love of the kingdom with his gallantry and good heart.
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Men often do not show gallantry to women.
Blog text (25) -
It's from no lack of gallantry towards women, Mrs. Musgrove.
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Besides, our ladies are not accustomed to such gallantry.
Fiction book (1994) -
Her gallantry touched him.
Fiction book (1995) -
Male reviewers behave with gallantry, speaking up for women, Mansfield said.
Blog text (6) -
Well, American women aren't accustomed to gallantry, Armand.
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At the moment, he's offering his arm, his gallantry, to an elderly woman in a black vinyl raincoat, bonnet, and boots.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
11
6.5
Polite and respectful behavior that men show toward women
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9.9
Formal good manners and speech that shows respect for others
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7.2
Polite and kind behaviour that shows respect and good manners
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9.9
To behave boldly and politely like old-fashioned men
Being brave, honest, and polite while protecting people
Antonyms
How Courteous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gallantry comes from the old French word galant, which meant 'stylish' or 'courtly', like a person at a gala showing fine manners. So gallantry came to mean polite, respectful behavior, especially the small courteous actions shown to someone you admire.