gallantry
noun
[ ˈɡaləntri ]
• courageous behaviour, especially in battle.
• "a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid"
Similar:
bravery,
braveness,
courage,
courageousness,
valour,
pluck,
pluckiness,
nerve,
daring,
boldness,
fearlessness,
dauntlessness,
intrepidity,
intrepidness,
manliness,
heroism,
doughtiness,
stout-heartedness,
backbone,
spine,
spirit,
spiritedness,
mettle,
determination,
fortitude,
guts,
grit,
spunk,
gutsiness,
gameness,
bottle,
ballsiness,
moxie,
cojones,
sand,
balls,
• polite attention or respect given by men to women.
• "no young man offers to carry this burden for her: such gallantry is out of fashion"
Similar:
chivalry,
chivalrousness,
gentlemanliness,
courtliness,
graciousness,
respectfulness,
respect,
courtesy,
courteousness,
politeness,
good manners,
mannerliness,
attentiveness,
consideration,
considerateness,
thoughtfulness,
Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘splendour, ornamentation’): from French galanterie, from galant (see gallant).
