gallant
adjective · noun · verb
Simple meaning
Very brave and honorable, especially in a difficult situation.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
galuhntSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡælənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.
Polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous.
Honorable.
Grand, noble.
noun
One who woos, a lover, a suitor, a seducer.
verb
transitive
To conduct, escort, convey.
To behave in a gallant fashion; to act the gallant.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Brave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.
Used this way, gallant is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Slightly formal
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Brave and principled
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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Sense: brave or valiant or courteous
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