gallantry
noun
gal·lant·ry
ˈga-lən-trē 
plural gallantries
1
archaic
: gallant appearance
2
a
: an act of marked courtesy
b
: courteous attention to a lady
c
: amorous attention or pursuit
3
: spirited and conspicuous bravery
Examples of gallantry in a Sentence
Many women were charmed by his old-fashioned gallantry.
commended the rescuers for their gallantry
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Dan Reilly, Vulture, 20 May 2025
His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.
—Harmony Holiday, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 May 2025
Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gallantry
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallantry. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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gallantry
noun
gal·lant·ry
ˈgal-ən-trē
plural gallantries
1
a
: an act of notable courtesy
b
: courteous attention to a woman
2
: notable bravery
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