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Gallant
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Simple meaning
What does Gallant mean?
Gallant means brave and noble.
Dictionary definition
Brave, noble, and polite, especially in a difficult situation.
Example sentences
Gallant in a sentence
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The gallant firefighter rescued the family from danger.
medium
He made a gallant effort even though the task was difficult.
hard
A gallant character often shows courage, honor, and respect for others.
Synonyms
Words like Gallant
Antonyms
Opposite words
cowardlyLacking courage.
dishonorableNot showing honor or fairness.
Word family
Gallant word family
Base word
gallant
noun
gallantry
Brave or noble behavior.
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Practice 1
What does gallant mean?
Gallant describes someone who shows courage, honor, and respect.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gallant correctly?
A firefighter who rescues others from danger can be described as gallant.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gallant?
Brave is a close synonym for gallant.
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