gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy.

GALLANT definition: brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous. See examples of gallant used in a sentence.

GALLANT definition: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public: 2. showing no fear of…. Learn more.

1. brave, spirited, or noble-minded: a gallant knight; a gallant attempt. 2. attentive to women; chivalrous. 3. stately; grand: a gallant ship. 4. showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress.

Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word gallant, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Unflinching in battle or action; valiant. Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers.

Dec 8, 2016 · If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation.

Nov 1, 2025 · gallant (comparative more gallant, superlative most gallant) Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women. quotations

gallant adj /ˈɡælənt/ brave and high-spirited; courageous and honourable; dashing: a gallant warrior /ɡəˈlænt; ˈɡælənt/ (of a man) attentive to women; chivalrous imposing; dignified; stately: a gallant …