GALLANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GALLANT?

Need another word that means the same as “gallant”? Find 47 synonyms and 30 related words for “gallant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Gallant” are: dashing, chivalrous, knightly, lofty, majestic, proud, brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, bold, plucky, daring, fearless, intrepid, heroic, lionhearted, doughty, mettlesome, gentlemanly, courtly, courteous, respectful, polite, attentive, gracious, considerate, thoughtful, obliging, beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, sheik, swell, squire, suitor, wooer, admirer, worshipper, fine gentleman, man about town, man of fashion, cavalier, swashbuckler

Gallant as a Noun

Definitions of "Gallant" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gallant” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A dashing and fashionable gentleman.
• A man who attends or escorts a woman.
• A man who is charmingly attentive to women.
• A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.

Synonyms of "Gallant" as a noun (18 Words)

admirer	A person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves. She s got a secret admirer.
beau	A boyfriend or male admirer.
cavalier	A supporter of King Charles I in the English Civil War.
clotheshorse	A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
dandy	A man unduly concerned with looking stylish and fashionable. His floppy handkerchiefs and antique cufflinks gave him the look of a dandy.
dude	A city-dweller, especially one holidaying on a ranch in the western US. Hey dude what s up.
fashion plate	How something is done or how it happens.
fine gentleman	Money extracted as a penalty.
fop	A man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.
man about town	Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
man of fashion	Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
sheik	A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
squire	A title given to a magistrate, lawyer, or judge in some rural districts. The squire of Radbourne Hall.
suitor	A man who courts a woman. The company agreed to negotiate with its suitor.
swashbuckler	A reckless impetuous irresponsible person. He was an explorer and something of a swashbuckler.
swell	A crescendo followed by a decrescendo. A swell of pride swept over George.
wooer	United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942.
worshipper	A person who has religious faith. Viking warriors worshippers of Thor and Odin.

Usage Examples of "Gallant" as a noun

• He launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue.

Gallant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Gallant" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gallant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having or displaying great dignity or nobility.
• Unflinching in battle or action.
• Grand or impressive.
• Lively and spirited.
• (of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic.
• (of a man) charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women.
• Being attentive to women like an ideal knight.

Synonyms of "Gallant" as an adjective (29 Words)

attentive	Paying close attention to something. Attentive to details.
bold	(of a person or their manner) so confident as to be impudent or presumptuous. I slapped him when he was bold.
brave	Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. A brave soldier.
chivalrous	Being attentive to women like an ideal knight. Shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat.
considerate	Careful not to inconvenience or harm others. Friends considerate enough to leave us alone.
courageous	Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. Her courageous human rights work.
courteous	Characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners-Francis Bacon. She was courteous and obliging to all.
courtly	Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court. He gave a courtly bow.
daring	(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold. A daring crime.
dashing	Stylish and fashionable. A dashing hero.
doughty	Brave and persistent. His doughty spirit kept him going.
fearless	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Fearless reporters and photographers.
gentlemanly	Befitting a man of good breeding. Gentlemanly behavior.
gracious	A polite epithet used of royalty or their acts. Greig was gracious in defeat.
heroic	Of or representing heroes or heroines. One passes under pyramids and obelisks all on a heroic scale.
intrepid	Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect. Intrepid pioneers.
knightly	Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages. The knightly years.
lionhearted	Extraordinarily courageous. A brilliant lionhearted second half comeback.
lofty	Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. Lofty intellectual disdain.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. His majestic presence.
mettlesome	(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively. Their horses were beasts of burden not mettlesome chargers.
obliging	Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful. It s very obliging of him.
plucky	Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff.
polite	Showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so.
proud	Of an event achievement etc causing someone to feel proud. Proud alpine peaks.
respectful	Feeling or manifesting veneration. Respectful behavior.
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. Brows drawn together in thoughtful consideration.
valiant	Having or showing valor. A valiant warrior.
valorous	Having or showing valor. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.

Usage Examples of "Gallant" as an adjective

• Pamella thought that was very gallant of him.
• A gallant pageant.
• They made a gallant array as they marched off.
• She had made gallant efforts to pull herself together.
• A gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand.
• Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers.
• A gallant warrior.

Associations of "Gallant" (30 Words)

adventurous	Involving new ideas or methods. Adventurous pioneers.
audacity	Fearless daring. He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan.
bold	A bold typeface or letter. A figure carved in bold relief.
boldly	In a confident and courageous way; showing a willingness to take risks. You will have our support as long as you fight boldly against corruption.
boldness	Impudent aggressiveness. I couldn t believe her boldness.
brave	People who are brave. Girls decked out in brave new dresses.
bravely	In a way that shows a willingness to face and endure danger or pain; courageously. She bravely had a go at paragliding.
bravery	Feeling no fear. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
coolness	(in reference to colour) the quality of containing pale blue, green, or grey tones. The coolness towards the revolutionary cults.
courage	The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. He fought his illness with great courage.
courageous	Not deterred by danger or pain; brave. Her courageous human rights work.
daring	(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold. The most daring of contemporary fiction writers.
daringly	In an adventurous manner.
gallantry	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. No young man offers to carry this burden for her such gallantry is out of fashion.
gutsy	Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited. You have to admire her it was a gutsy thing to do.
hardy	English novelist and poet (1840-1928. A favourite flowering shrub for early spring vigorous and hardy.
heroic	A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter. They took heroic measures to save his life.
impudence	The quality of being impudent; impertinence. His arrogance and impudence had offended many.
intrepid	Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect. Our intrepid reporter.
manly	Having or denoting those good qualities traditionally associated with men, such as courage, strength, and spirit. Manly sports.
plucky	Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited. The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff.
resourcefulness	The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems. His films show remarkable technical resourcefulness.
robust	(of an object) sturdy in construction. The country s political system has continued to be robust in spite of its economic problems.
shameless	(of a person or their conduct) characterized by or showing a lack of shame; barefaced or brazen. His shameless hypocrisy.
stalwart	Dependable. He remained a stalwart supporter of the cause.
stouthearted	Used especially of persons. A stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army.
valiant	Having or showing valor. She made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check.
valor	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. He received a medal for valor.
valorous	Showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.
venturous	Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. Five venturous young men.