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Gallant
01
a man who takes great care in his appearance
Examples
The gallant spent hours selecting his outfit for the gala.
She laughed at the gallant who preened in front of the mirror.
02
a man who accompanies or escorts a woman, often with courteous or chivalrous behavior
Examples
The gallant offered his arm to escort her to the carriage.
At the ball, every lady had a gallant to guide her through the dance.
gallant
01
showing courage and determination
Examples
The gallant soldier charged forward despite the enemy fire.
She made a gallant effort to save the trapped villagers.
02
(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women
Examples
He held the door open for her with a gallant gesture, showing respect for her.
The gallant gentleman offered his seat to the elderly woman on the bus.
03
lively, spirited, and full of energy or enthusiasm
Examples
The horse pranced in a gallant display during the parade.
He made a gallant entrance, capturing everyone's attention.
to gallant
01
to show romantic attention to a woman
DatedExamples
He gallanted the young lady at the party with compliments and dancing.
The duke spent the evening gallanting several guests.
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