gallant — brave, heroic, or chivalrous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: brave, heroic, or chivalrous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡælənt/
Example Sentences
- The gallant pizza delivery guy braved the storm to bring us dinner.
- His gallant attempt to impress her by juggling failed spectacularly.
- The gallant firefighter risked his life to save the cat from the burning building.
gallant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡælənt/]
brave, heroic, or chivalrous
The gallant firefighter rushed into the burning house to rescue the trapped child.
The gallant knight protected the villagers instead of thinking about his own safety. (gallant knight → brave and noble)
The gallant soldier remained valiant and returned home triumphant after the battle.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'galant', meaning showy or cheerful, which likely derived from the Germanic root meaning 'to make merry' or 'festive'. The word evolved through medieval French chivalric culture to mean brave and noble.
Breakdown
gal- (Old French root meaning showy/merry) + -ant (suffix denoting quality or state) = gallant (one who displays brave and noble qualities)
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📝Examples
“The gallant pizza delivery guy braved the storm to bring us dinner.”
“His gallant attempt to impress her by juggling failed spectacularly.”
“The gallant firefighter risked his life to save the cat from the burning building.”
“She appreciated his gallant offer to carry her heavy textbooks.”
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