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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
gae
l nt
for 1 and 2
[or]
g
laent
for 3 and 4
[or]
g
lant
for 3 and 4
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| definition 1: |
courageous, spirited, or chivalrous.
The gallant knight set off to rescue his lady.- synonyms:
- chivalrous, courageous, dashing, plucky, spirited, valiant, valorous
- antonyms:
- cowardly, dastardly
- similar words:
- brave, daring, dauntless, heroic, intrepid, knightly, noble, romantic
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| definition 2: |
majestic, grand, or showy.
The float was a gallant display of banners and roses.- synonyms:
- grand, majestic, noble, ostentatious, splendid, stately
- similar words:
- extravagant, magnificent, pretentious, showy
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| definition 3: |
courteously attentive to women.
The women found the gallant stranger irresistible.- synonyms:
- chivalrous, courteous, gentlemanly
- antonyms:
- discourteous
- similar words:
- courtly, gracious, mannerly, polite, romantic, well-mannered
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| definition 4: |
flirtatious or amorous.
- synonyms:
- amorous, flirtatious
- similar words:
- romantic
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| related words: |
adventurous, attentive, chivalrous, fearless, quixotic, sturdy, valiant, well-bred |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
g
laent
[or]
g
lant
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| definition 1: |
a courageous, spirited, or chivalrous man.
- synonyms:
- hero, valiant
- similar words:
- cavalier, knight, paladin, warrior
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| definition 2: |
a fashionable or courtly young man.
- similar words:
- beau, cavalier, dandy, dude, fop
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| definition 3: |
an amorously attentive man or lover.
- synonyms:
- lover, Romeo, suitor
- similar words:
- beau
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| related words: |
brave, hero, lover, valiant |
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| derivations: |
gallantly (adv.), gallantness (n.) |
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