Synonyms for gallant

Synonyms for (noun) gallant

Synonyms: dandy, dude, clotheshorse, swell, fashion plate, gallant, fop, sheik, beau

Definition: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Similar words: man, adult male

Definition: an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

Usage: there were two women and six men on the bus


Synonyms: squire, gallant

Definition: a man who attends or escorts a woman

Similar words: attendant, attender, tender

Definition: someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another


Synonyms for (adj) gallant

Synonyms: gallant

Definition: unflinching in battle or action

Usage: a gallant warrior; put up a gallant resistance to the attackers

Similar words: courageous, brave

Definition: possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

Usage: Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring- Herman Melville; a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain- William Wordsworth; set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory


Synonyms: gallant, knightly, chivalrous

Definition: being attentive to women like an ideal knight

Similar words: courteous

Definition: characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

Usage: if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world-Francis Bacon


Synonyms: gallant, lofty, majestic, proud

Definition: having or displaying great dignity or nobility

Usage: a gallant pageant; lofty ships; majestic cities; proud alpine peaks

Similar words: impressive

Definition: making a strong or vivid impression

Usage: an impressive ceremony


Synonyms: dashing, gallant

Definition: lively and spirited

Usage: a dashing hero

Similar words: spirited

Definition: displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness


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