Definition

1. Noun:
   • Polite attentiveness to women; courteous behavior, especially by men toward women: Refers to acts of courtesy, respect, and polite attention shown to women.
   • Exceptional or heroic courage, especially in battle: Refers to bravery, valor, and noble conduct in the face of danger.

Examples of Usage

• Polite attentiveness:
  • His old-fashioned gallantry was evident when he held the door open for her.
  • She appreciated his gallantry in offering her his seat on the crowded train.
• Heroic courage:
  • The soldier was awarded a medal for gallantry in action.
  • The history books are filled with tales of gallantry on the battlefield.

Advanced Usage

• "An act of gallantry": A specific deed demonstrating either courtesy or courage.
  • Saving the child from the fire was an act of gallantry.
• "With gallantry": In a manner showing bravery or courtesy.
  • He faced the difficult news with gallantry and grace.

Variants and Related Words

• Gallant (adj): Brave and heroic; (of a man) charmingly attentive to women.
  • He was a gallant knight.
  • He made a gallant effort to finish the race despite his injury.
• Gallantly (adv): In a brave or courteous manner.
  • He bowed gallantly and kissed her hand.

Synonyms

• For courage: Bravery, valor, heroism, courage, daring.
• For courtesy: Chivalry, politeness, courteousness, attentiveness.

Related Phrases

• "Award for gallantry": A formal recognition, often a medal, given for an act of bravery.
  • He received the highest award for gallantry.

Noun

1. polite attentiveness to women
2. courtesy towards women
3. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
   • he showed great heroism in battle
   • he received a medal for valor