Gallantry

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Pronunciation: /ˈɡæləntri/

Definitions of gallantry

noun bravery or courageous behavior, especially in battle

Example Sentences

A1 He showed great gallantry by helping the old lady cross the street.

A2 The soldier was awarded a medal for his gallantry in battle.

B1 The knight's gallantry towards the princess won her heart.

B2 His gallantry in rescuing the hostages was praised by the entire nation.

C1 The diplomat's gallantry in diffusing the tense situation prevented a war.

C2 The captain's gallantry in leading his crew through the storm was legendary.

Examples of gallantry in a Sentence

formal The soldier was awarded a medal for his gallantry in battle.

informal He showed a lot of gallantry when he saved the drowning child.

slang That dude's gallantry in standing up to the bully was impressive.

figurative Her gallantry in facing her fears inspired everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of gallantry

past tense

displayed

plural

gallantries

comparative

more gallant

superlative

most gallant

present tense

displays

future tense

will display

perfect tense

has displayed

continuous tense

is displaying

singular

gallantry

positive degree

gallant

infinitive

to display

gerund

displaying

participle

displayed

Origin and Evolution of gallantry