GALLANT


Meaning of GALLANT in English

1.

If someone is ~, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation. (OLD-FASHIONED)

The ~ soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again.

= brave

ADJ

~ly

The town responded ~ly to the War.

= bravely

ADV: ADV with v

2.

A ~ effort or fight is one in which someone tried very hard to do something difficult, although in the end they failed. (WRITTEN)

He died at the age of 82, after a ~ fight against illness.

= valiant, brave

ADJ: ADJ n approval

3.

If a man is ~, he is kind, polite, and considerate towards women. (OLD-FASHIONED)

Douglas was a complex man, thoughtful, ~, and generous.

= courteous

ADJ

~ly

He ~ly kissed Marie’s hand as we prepared to leave.

= courteously

ADV: ADV with v

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