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How to pronounce gallant in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms dashing
Type Words
Synonyms chivalrous, knightly
Type Words
Synonyms beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, sheik, swell
Type of adult male, man
Has types macaroni, cockscomb, coxcomb
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Synonyms squire
Type of attendant, attender, tender
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Synonyms lofty, majestic, proud


a gallant pageant.
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a gallant warrior.
put up a gallant resistance to the attackers.

Examples of gallant

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History normally portrays them as exiled patriots engaged in a gallant struggle.
From the economist.com
Tony, as he insisted I call him, played the gallant host throughout the session.
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It radiates good humor, randiness, poignancy and a gallant resilience of spirit.
From the time.com
Bobusic was gallant in the 7-5, 6-0 loss against fourth seed Agnieska Radwanska.
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Gallant was conflicted about Fedorov's reputation then, but happy to get him now.
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England proved to strong for the Scots who do gallant failure better than most.
From the nznewsuk.co.uk
Gallant attempts were made at rescuing the trapped people and several were saved.
From the guardian.co.uk
Jamie Dee sparkled as she enjoyed but eluded the advances of three gallant men.
From the charlotteobserver.com
But the Little Stoke mounted a gallant fightback to earn a share of the spoils.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
More examples
  • Dandy: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
  • Unflinching in battle or action; "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"
  • Dashing: lively and spirited; "a dashing hero"
  • Squire: a man who attends or escorts a woman
  • Having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
  • Chivalrous: being attentive to women like an ideal knight
  • (gallantly) in a gallant manner; "he gallantly offered to take her home"
  • (gallantry) heroism: the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"
  • (gallantry) chivalry: courtesy towards women