1
ˈgælənt
: showing courage : very brave
The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand.
a gallant knight
They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt.
2
ˈgælənt
: large and impressive
a gallant ship
3
gəˈlænt,
gəˈlɑːnt
: having or showing politeness and respect for women
He greeted her with a gallant bow.
He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture.
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“Gallant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gallant. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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