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
approval A gallant effort or fight is one in which someone tried very hard to do something difficult, although in the end they failed. He died at the age of 82, after a gallant fight against illness. = valiant, brave
unflinching in battle or action; "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers" having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks
[ 'ga-l&nt (usually in se ] (adjective.) 15th century. Middle English galaunt, from Middle French galant, from present participle of galer to have a good time, from gale pleasure, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wela weal; more at WEAL.