Noun: gallantry ga-lun-tree
- The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
"he showed great gallantry in battle";
- heroism, valor [US], valour [Brit, Cdn], valorousness, valiance, valiancy
- Courtesy towards women
"The knight's gallantry in defending the lady's honour was celebrated in song";
- chivalry
- Polite attentiveness to women
"His gallantry in offering his seat to the elderly woman was noticed by others"
Derived forms: gallantries
Type of: bottle [Brit, informal], braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness, courtesy, good manners
Encyclopedia: Gallantry