gallantry

[ gal-uhn-tree ]

/ ˈgæl ən tri /

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noun, plural gal·lant·ries.

dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.

gallant or courtly attention to women.

a gallant act, action, or speech.

Origin of gallantry

1600–10; <Middle French galanterie, equivalent to Old French galant (see gallant) + -erie-ry

SYNONYMS FOR gallantry

1 daring, valor, heroism.

2 chivalry, courtliness.

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ANTONYMS FOR gallantry

1 cowardice.

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Words nearby gallantry

galipot, gall, Galla, gallamine triethiodide, gallant, gallantry, gallant soldier, gallate, Gallatin, Gallatin Range, Gallaudet

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Example sentences from the Web for gallantry

They ennobled their race by their gallantry on that desperate occasion.
Meet the Original 'Fighting Irish’|Jacob Siegel|March 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her grandfather was decorated for gallantry at Vimy Ridge and went on to found the Canadian armored corps.
Accidents Happen to Gun People Too|David Frum|January 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Felix is a good man, but his instincts toward decency— an act of gallantry on the Tube—eventually prove fatal for him.
‘NW’ by Zadie Smith: Review|Lauren Elkin|September 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Let's all go; that will please her," proposed Charlie, with a burst of gallantry which electrified his mates.
Eight Cousins|Louisa May Alcott

There comes in here, according to the received accounts, a little passage of Indian intrigue and gallantry.
Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery|Justin Winsor
How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry.
A Tale of Two Cities|Charles Dickens
The latter in gallantry offered it to Maria Clara, who smilingly refused it.
The Social Cancer|Jos Rizal
It was deeply moving to hear the acts of gallantry that had been performed.
The Great War As I Saw It|Frederick George Scott

British Dictionary definitions for gallantry

gallantry

/ (ˈɡæləntrɪ) /

noun plural -ries

conspicuous courage, esp in warthe gallantry of the troops

polite attentiveness to women

a gallant action, speech, etc

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单词	gallantry
释义	gallantry [ gal-uhn-tree ] / ˈgæl ən tri / SEE SYNONYMS FOR gallantry ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural gal·lant·ries. dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior. gallant or courtly attention to women. a gallant act, action, or speech. Origin of gallantry 1600–10; <Middle French galanterie, equivalent to Old French galant (see gallant) + -erie-ry SYNONYMS FOR gallantry 1 daring, valor, heroism. 2 chivalry, courtliness. SEE SYNONYMS FOR gallantry ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR gallantry 1 cowardice. SEE ANTONYMS FOR gallantry ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby gallantry galipot, gall, Galla, gallamine triethiodide, gallant, gallantry, gallant soldier, gallate, Gallatin, Gallatin Range, Gallaudet Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gallantry They ennobled their race by their gallantry on that desperate occasion. Meet the Original 'Fighting Irish’\|Jacob Siegel\|March 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Her grandfather was decorated for gallantry at Vimy Ridge and went on to found the Canadian armored corps. Accidents Happen to Gun People Too\|David Frum\|January 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Felix is a good man, but his instincts toward decency— an act of gallantry on the Tube—eventually prove fatal for him. ‘NW’ by Zadie Smith: Review\|Lauren Elkin\|September 2, 2012\|DAILY BEAST "Let's all go; that will please her," proposed Charlie, with a burst of gallantry which electrified his mates. Eight Cousins\|Louisa May Alcott There comes in here, according to the received accounts, a little passage of Indian intrigue and gallantry. Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery\|Justin Winsor How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry. A Tale of Two Cities\|Charles Dickens The latter in gallantry offered it to Maria Clara, who smilingly refused it. The Social Cancer\|Jos Rizal It was deeply moving to hear the acts of gallantry that had been performed. The Great War As I Saw It\|Frederick George Scott British Dictionary definitions for gallantry gallantry / (ˈɡæləntrɪ) / noun plural -ries conspicuous courage, esp in warthe gallantry of the troops polite attentiveness to women a gallant action, speech, etc Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to gallantry courage, boldness, valor, duty, nerve, intrepidity, derring-do, prowess, urbanity, daring, elegance, spirit, fearlessness, savoir-faire, tact, attentiveness, pluck, poise, deference, courtesy
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gallantry

noun, plural gal·lant·ries.

Origin of gallantry

SYNONYMS FOR gallantry

ANTONYMS FOR gallantry

Words nearby gallantry

Example sentences from the Web for gallantry

British Dictionary definitions for gallantry

noun plural -ries

Words related to gallantry