GALLANTRY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

gallantry

noun

ˈga-lən-trē

Definition of gallantry

as in heroism

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger commended the rescuers for their gallantry

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Recent Examples of gallantry In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible. — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026 During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gallantry

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Noun

There are moments when bravery and heroism might be required.

— James Davis, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
And, for Arnold Roma, in the fight to keep Keith’s heroism alive.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

That woman, prosecutors said, went home and didn’t shower for three days, allegedly seeking to preserve his ejaculate on her body while working up the courage to report the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
By sharing their journeys with such honesty and courage, Dec, Dan and Saskia revealed the reality of rebuilding a life after stroke, and the truth behind the long and unforgiving journey to reclaim the right to live an independent life.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

His bravery and commitment deserve mountains of reverence, of course.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Machchhar’s actions have received widespread praise from political leaders, passengers who were onboard, those who know him as well as strangers who gathered in his home town to celebrate his bravery.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

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