gallantry

UK: /ˈgæləntri/ US: /ˈgæləntri/ ,(gal′ən trē)

Inflections of 'gallantry' (n): npl: gallantries

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

gal•lant•ry /ˈgæləntri/   n. [uncountable]

1. great courage;
   heroic bravery;
   noble-minded behavior:
   The army showed great gallantry.
2. polite attentiveness to women.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

gal•lant•ry  (gal′ən trē), n., pl. -ries. 

1. dashing courage;
   heroic bravery;
   noble-minded behavior.
2. gallant or courtly attention to women.
3. a gallant act, action, or speech.

• Middle French galanterie, equivalent. to Old French galant (see gallant) + -erie -ry
• 1600–10

Synonyms

• 1. daring, valor, heroism.
• 2. chivalry, courtliness.

Antonyms

• 1. cowardice.

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gallantry / ˈɡæləntrɪ/ noun ( -ries)

1. conspicuous courage, esp in war: the gallantry of the troops
2. polite attentiveness to women
3. a gallant action, speech, etc