gallant Synonyms
Another word for gallant
• adjective (Context 1)
Brave,spirited, and honorable, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
"The rescue team made a valiant effort to reach the stranded climbers before nightfall."
• adjective (Context 2)
Giving polite, chivalrous attention and respect, especially from a man toward women.
"With a chivalrous bow, the host offered his arm to escort the guest of honor into the dining hall."
• noun (Context 3)
A fashionable, dashing young man who is notably polite and attentive to women; a suitor or ladies' man.
"In the Restoration comedy, the young cavalier spends the entire second act composing sonnets for the heroine."
• adjective (Context 4)
Grand, stately, or impressive in appearance.
"The tall ship made a stately sight as its full sails caught the morning breeze in the harbor."
• verb (Context 5)
To go about in search of pleasure or amusement, or to escort and flirt chivalrously with someone (archaic or literary).
"The novel's carefree protagonists spent their summer gallanting across the European countryside."
Opposites of gallant
The opposite of gallant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: