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Gallantry

ˈɡal(ə)ntri

Gallantry definitions

noun

Inflections:

gallantries gallantry

courageous behaviour, especially in battle

"a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid"

Synonyms:
bravery braveness courage courageousness valour pluck pluckiness nerve daring boldness fearlessness dauntlessness intrepidity intrepidness manliness heroism doughtiness stout-heartedness backbone spine spirit spiritedness mettle determination fortitude
polite attention or respect given by men to women

"no young man offers to carry this burden for her: such gallantry is out of fashion"

Synonyms:
chivalry chivalrousness gentlemanliness courtliness graciousness respectfulness respect courtesy courteousness politeness good manners mannerliness attentiveness consideration considerateness thoughtfulness
- gallant actions or words
  
  "I courted her with all the genteel gallantries of a minstrel"
- sexual intrigue
  
  "what men call gallantry, and the gods adultery"