gallant
Translation
brave, chivalrous, heroic
Examples
He made a gallant effort to save the child.
He made a gallant effort to save the child.
The gallant knight rescued the princess.
The gallant knight rescued the princess.
Grammar Patterns
gallant + ((noun)) used to describe a person or an action as brave He made a gallant effort to save the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brave, courageous, chivalrous; Antonyms: cowardly
Etymology
From Old French 'galant', from 'galer' meaning 'to rejoice, make merry'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a gentleman at a 'gala' event, acting very 'gallant' and courteous.