gallantry

gal·lant·ry

noun \ˈga-lən-trē\

plural gal·lant·ries

Definition of GALLANTRY

1

archaic : gallant appearance

2

a : an act of marked courtesy b : courteous attention to a lady c : amorous attention or pursuit

3

: spirited and conspicuous bravery

Examples of GALLANTRY

1. Many women were charmed by his old-fashioned gallantry.
2. <commended the rescuers for their gallantry>

First Known Use of GALLANTRY

1613

Related to GALLANTRY

Synonyms: bottle [British slang], bravery, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, courage, greatheartedness, guts, gutsiness, hardihood, heart, heroism, intestinal fortitude, intrepidity, intrepidness, moxie, nerve, pecker [chiefly British], prowess, stoutness, valor, virtue

Antonyms: cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness

Related Words: backbone, fiber, fortitude, grit, gumption, mettle, pluck, pluckiness, spunk, temper; determination, perseverance, resolution; endurance, stamina, stomach, tenacity; audacity, boldness, brazenness, cheek, cojones [slang], effrontery, gall, temerity

Near Antonyms: cold feet, faintheartedness, fearfulness, mousiness, timidity, timorousness; feebleness, softness, weakness; impotence, ineffectualness; hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution

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