English dictionary
Hint: Wildcards can be used multiple times in a query.
English adjective: gallant | |||
| 1. | gallant unflinching in battle or action | ||
| Samples | A gallant warrior. Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers. | ||
| Similar | brave, courageous | ||
| Antonyms | cowardly, fearful | ||
| 2. | gallant lively and spirited | ||
| Samples | A dashing hero. | ||
| Synonyms | dashing | ||
| Similar | spirited | ||
| Antonyms | spiritless | ||
| 3. | gallant having or displaying great dignity or nobility | ||
| Samples | A gallant pageant. Lofty ships. Majestic cities. Proud alpine peaks. | ||
| Synonyms | lofty, majestic, proud | ||
| Similar | impressive | ||
| Antonyms | unimpressive | ||
| 4. | gallant being attentive to women like an ideal knight | ||
| Synonyms | chivalrous, knightly | ||
| Similar | courteous | ||
| Antonyms | discourteous | ||
English noun: gallant | |||
| 1. | gallant (person) a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | ||
| Synonyms | beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, sheik, swell | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adult male, man | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | cockscomb, coxcomb, macaroni | ||
| Instance hyponym | Beau Brummell, Brummell, George Bryan Brummell | ||
| 2. | gallant (person) a man who attends or escorts a woman | ||
| Synonyms | squire | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attendant, attender, tender | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk