gal·lant adjective
[more gallant; most gallant] 1 /ˈgælənt/ : 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 /ˈgælənt/ : large and impressive
▪ a gallant ship 3 /gəˈlænt, gəˈlɑ:nt/ : having or showing politeness and respect for women
▪ He greeted her with a gallant bow. ▪ He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture.
▪ The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand. ▪ a gallant knight ▪ They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt.
▪ a gallant ship
▪ He greeted her with a gallant bow. ▪ He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture.
— gal·lant·ly adverb
▪ The troops marched gallantly into battle. ▪ He gallantly offered her his seat.
▪ The troops marched gallantly into battle. ▪ He gallantly offered her his seat.
