Adjective > Gallant

Adjective > Gallant

1 : showing courage : very brave

The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand.

a gallant knight

They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt.

2 : large and impressive

a gallant ship

3 : having or showing politeness and respect for women

He greeted her with a gallant bow.

He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture.

gallantly adverb

The troops marched gallantly into battle.

He gallantly offered her his seat.