gallant meaning and definition

GALLANT noun

Definition of gallant (noun)

1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
   • synonyms: beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, sheik, swell
2. a man who attends or escorts a woman
   • synonyms: squire

GALLANT adjective

Definition of gallant (adjective)

1. unflinching in battle or action
   • "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"
2. lively and spirited
   • "a dashing hero"
   • synonyms: dashing
3. having or displaying great dignity or nobility
   • "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
   • synonyms: lofty, majestic, proud
4. being attentive to women like an ideal knight
   • synonyms: chivalrous, knightly