Gallant ( adjective , noun , verb )

(As an adjective)

Gallant ( adjective )

  1. Having a brave and chivalrous spirit.
  2. Characterized by impressive or showy manners or dress.
  3. Having a bold or spirited presence.
  4. Marked by or given to social or conversational elegance.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french galant, from galer to rejoice, from latin gaudere.

Examples:

  1. He was a gallant knight, always ready to defend his kingdom.
  2. She was impressed by his gallant manners and chivalrous spirit.
  3. He made a gallant attempt to save the drowning child.
  4. The gallant ship sailed into the sunset, its sails billowing in the wind.
  5. He was a gallant figure in his formal attire, bowing deeply to the lady.

(As a noun)

Gallant ( noun )

  1. Having a brave and chivalrous spirit.
  2. Characterized by impressive or showy manners or dress.
  3. Having a bold or spirited presence.
  4. Marked by or given to social or conversational elegance.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french galant, from galer to rejoice, from latin gaudere.

Examples:

  1. He was a gallant knight, always ready to defend his kingdom.
  2. She was impressed by his gallant manners and chivalrous spirit.
  3. He made a gallant attempt to save the drowning child.
  4. The gallant ship sailed into the sunset, its sails billowing in the wind.
  5. He was a gallant figure in his formal attire, bowing deeply to the lady.

(As a verb)

Gallant ( verb )

  1. Having a brave and chivalrous spirit.
  2. Characterized by impressive or showy manners or dress.
  3. Having a bold or spirited presence.
  4. Marked by or given to social or conversational elegance.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french galant, from galer to rejoice, from latin gaudere.

Examples:

  1. He was a gallant knight, always ready to defend his kingdom.
  2. She was impressed by his gallant manners and chivalrous spirit.
  3. He made a gallant attempt to save the drowning child.
  4. The gallant ship sailed into the sunset, its sails billowing in the wind.
  5. He was a gallant figure in his formal attire, bowing deeply to the lady.
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