| Noun | 1. | gallant - a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearancecoxcomb, cockscomb - a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments macaroni - a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms; "Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni" adult male, man - an adult male person (as opposed to a woman); "there were two women and six men on the bus" | |
| 2. | gallant - a man who attends or escorts a woman | |
| Adj. | 1. | gallant - unflinching in battle or action; "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"brave, courageous, fearless - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "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" | |
| 2. | gallant - lively and spirited; "a dashing hero"spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness | |
| 3. | gallant - having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"impressive - making a strong or vivid impression; "an impressive ceremony" | |
| 4. | gallant - having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knightcourteous - characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; "if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world"-Francis Bacon | |