gallantry

noun

gal·lant·ry | \ ˈga-lən-trē

plural gallantries

Definition of gallantry

1 archaic : gallant appearance

2a : an act of marked courtesy

b : courteous attention to a lady

c : amorous attention or pursuit

3 : spirited and conspicuous bravery

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

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His response to their neglect was a love that looks very much like gallantry. — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, "Churchill’s Adversaries Weren’t His Enemies," 20 Dec. 2018 He has been awarded two purple hearts, a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and the Navy's medal for gallantry. — Denise Coffey, Courant Community, "For Veteran John Kirchner, It's 40 Years And Counting," 11 June 2018 George Sheets would earn the Silver Star for gallantry outside of Vennikel, Germany. — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, "At 100, Army nurse looks back on D-Day," 3 June 2018 Both had served in the Mexican War, both been lauded for gallantry and promoted to higher rank. — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, "These Generals Were the Closest of Enemies," 24 May 2018 Each one finds the individuality that Chekhov, with uncanny sympathy and sly gallantry, imparted to his female characters. — Stephen Karam, New York Times, "Review: In ‘The Seagull,’ a Great Play, a Great Cast and Yet ...," 9 May 2018 But insistent or clumsy flirting is not a crime, nor is gallantry a chauvinist aggression. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "It’s Time to Resist the Excesses of #MeToo," 12 Jan. 2018 But insistent or clumsy flirting is not a crime, nor is gallantry a chauvinist aggression. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "It’s Time to Resist the Excesses of #MeToo," 12 Jan. 2018 Joseph Engles was presented with the military distinction on Monday during a ceremony in his hometown of Murrieta, in Southern California, for gallantry in the face of the enemy during the Battle of Suoi Tre in March 1967. — Orange County Register, "Army vet awarded Bronze Star for bravery in Vietnam battle," 25 Mar. 2017

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