Gallantry
noun
Courageous behavior, especially in battle.
The soldier was awarded for his gallantry in the field.
Often appears as...
- gallantry in battle
- gallantry award
noun
Polite attention or respect given by men to women.
He was praised for his gallantry when he offered her his seat
Often appears as...
- acts of gallantry
- show gallantry
noun
Courageous behavior, especially in battle.
The soldier was awarded for his gallantry in the field.
Often appears as...
- gallantry in battle
- gallantry award
noun
Polite attention or respect given by men to women.
He was praised for his gallantry when he offered her his seat
Often appears as...
- acts of gallantry
- show gallantry
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used to describe historical figures or events involving extreme bravery.
The general's gallantry during wartime inspired many tales of heroism.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Awards
Common in military context; used for awards recognizing bravery under fire.
He received a Gallantry Cross for his actions during the mission.
Pro Tip 3/3Facing Danger
Implies courage in the presence of danger, mostly life-threatening.
Despite the risk, her gallantry saved many lives during the disaster.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used to describe historical figures or events involving extreme bravery.
The general's gallantry during wartime inspired many tales of heroism.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Awards
Common in military context; used for awards recognizing bravery under fire.
He received a Gallantry Cross for his actions during the mission.
Pro Tip 3/3Facing Danger
Implies courage in the presence of danger, mostly life-threatening.
Despite the risk, her gallantry saved many lives during the disaster.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Often used to describe historical figures or events involving extreme bravery.
The general's gallantry during wartime inspired many tales of heroism.
Pro Tip 2/3Military Awards
Common in military context; used for awards recognizing bravery under fire.
He received a Gallantry Cross for his actions during the mission.
Pro Tip 3/3Facing Danger
Implies courage in the presence of danger, mostly life-threatening.
Despite the risk, her gallantry saved many lives during the disaster.
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Video examples
How pigeons took over...
He wins a medal for gallantry for this accomplishment. Paddy was one of around 250,000 pigeons used by the British during World War II to speedily transport secret messages. In fact, pigeon delivery systems are ancient human practices. Seeing their meat as a protein source
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How pigeons took over...
He wins a medal for gallantry for this accomplishment. Paddy was one of around 250,000 pigeons used by the British during World War II to speedily transport secret messages. In fact, pigeon delivery systems are ancient human practices. Seeing their meat as a protein source
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Quote examples
Noel Coward
English Playwright
Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.
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Ann Aguirre
American Author
People are capable of incredible gallantry and terrible cruelty in situations of extreme duress. I tried to showcase that range in 'Enclave.
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Tennessee Williams
American Dramatist
A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.
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Moliere
French Playwright
Frenchmen have an unlimited capacity for gallantry and indulge it on every occasion.
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Irish Playwright
Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.
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Noel Coward
English Playwright
Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.
Quote examples
Ann Aguirre
American Author
People are capable of incredible gallantry and terrible cruelty in situations of extreme duress. I tried to showcase that range in 'Enclave.
Quote examples
Tennessee Williams
American Dramatist
A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.
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Moliere
French Playwright
Frenchmen have an unlimited capacity for gallantry and indulge it on every occasion.
Quote examples
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Irish Playwright
Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.
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