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gallantrybrave or heroic conduct, especially in battle

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: brave or heroic conduct, especially in battle

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæləntri/

Korean meaning: 용맹함, 용기 (특히 전투에서)

Korean pronunciation: 갤-런-트리 (강세: 갤)

Example Sentences

  • The firefighter's gallantry saved three cats from the burning building.
  • His gallantry of opening doors for everyone led to him being late for his own wedding.
  • The medal was awarded for exceptional gallantry under enemy fire.

gallantry

NOUN

//ˈɡæləntri//

brave or heroic conduct, especially in battle

gallantry concept
💡 Concept

Knight's brave heroic charge into danger

gallantry mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Gallant knight guards tree - gallantry in action!

gallantry rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

True gallantry turns rivalry into chivalry!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡæləntri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡæləntri/

🌳Etymology

Rootgallant
Suffix--ry

Origin

From Middle French 'galant' meaning 'noble' or 'courteous,' derived from Old French 'gale' meaning 'merriment' or 'joy.' The suffix '-ry' converts it to an abstract noun denoting the quality or practice of gallant behavior.

🎵Rhyme

chivalryrivalry
chivalry
rivalry

🔗Collocations

acts of gallantry
display gallantry
military gallantry
gallantry in action
show gallantry
gallantry award
old-fashioned gallantry

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The firefighter's gallantry saved three cats from the burning building.

😄 Fun example

His gallantry of opening doors for everyone led to him being late for his own wedding.

The medal was awarded for exceptional gallantry under enemy fire.

She appreciated his gallantry but insisted on paying for her own meal.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

braverycouragevalorheroismchivalry

Antonyms

cowardicerudenessdiscourtesy

Related

gallantknighthonornobility

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