If a man is gallant, he is kind, polite, and considerate towards women. Douglas was a complex man, thoughtful, gallant, and generous. = courteous + gallantly gal·lant·ly He gallantly kissed Marie's hand as we prepared to leave. = courteously. a well-dressed young man who is kind and polite towards women
gal·lant Also pronounced for meaning 3..1. If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation. The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again. = brave + gallantly gal·lant·ly The town responded gallantly to the War. = bravely