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GALLANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Gallant.

How to pronounce gallant:

Def 1 UK
Def 2 UK

Gallant - as a noun

A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beauclotheshorsedandydudefashion platefopsheikswell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult maleman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A man who attends or escorts a woman

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squire

Gallant - as an adjective satellite

Unflinching in battle or action

Example: "A gallant warrior"

Lively and spirited

Example: "A dashing hero"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dashing

Having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Example: "A gallant pageant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loftymajesticproud

Being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chivalrousknightly

Gallant - as an adjective

Brave, valiant.

Honorable.

Grand, noble.

Showy; splendid; magnificent; gay; well-dressed.

Polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous.

Gallant - as a verb

To attend or wait on (a lady).

Example: "To gallant ladies to the play"

To handle with grace or in a modish manner.

Example: "To gallant a fan"

Example Sentences

"He approached her with a gallant smile and offered his hand."
"The gallant knight rode fearlessly into battle."
"The firefighters were praised for their gallant efforts to save the trapped family."
"She was escorted to the ball by a gallant young man."
"The gallant sailor rescued the drowning puppy from the stormy sea."
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Word Game Points

Is GALLANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gallant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GALLANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GALLANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gallant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GALLANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GALLANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gallant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GALLANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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Words
gallants
Phrases
gall gnat
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