Pronunciation: /ˈɡælənt/

Definitions of gallant

noun a brave, noble, or chivalrous man

Example Sentences

A1 The gallant knight saved the princess from the dragon.

A2 The gallant soldier risked his life to protect his comrades.

B1 The gallant gentleman offered his seat to the elderly lady on the bus.

B2 The gallant firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped family.

C1 The gallant captain led his crew through the treacherous storm to safety.

C2 The gallant explorer braved the harsh conditions of the Arctic to discover new lands.

adjective brave, noble, or chivalrous

Example Sentences

A1 He was a gallant knight who always helped those in need.

A2 The gallant soldier bravely faced the enemy on the battlefield.

B1 The gallant prince saved the princess from the dragon.

B2 She was impressed by his gallant behavior during the crisis.

C1 The gallant gentleman escorted her home after the party.

C2 His gallant actions during the fire earned him a medal of honor.

Examples of gallant in a Sentence

formal The gallant knight rode into battle with unwavering courage.

informal He was such a gallant gentleman, always holding the door open for others.

slang That dude is so gallant, always helping out his friends no matter what.

figurative Her gallant spirit shone through even in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of gallant

past tense

gallanted

plural

gallants

comparative

more gallant

superlative

most gallant

present tense

gallants

future tense

will gallant

perfect tense

have gallanted

continuous tense

is gallanting

singular

gallant

positive degree

gallant

infinitive

to gallant

gerund

gallanting

participle

gallanting

Origin and Evolution of gallant

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'gallant' originated from the Old French word 'galant' which meant 'courteous, chivalrous'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gallant' expanded to include brave, dashing, and stylish behavior, especially towards women. It has evolved to describe someone who is courteous, attentive, and often romantically inclined.