gallant

Noun
  1. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance (synset 110010564)
    is a type of: adult male, man - an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
    subtypes:
    • cockscomb, coxcomb - a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
    • macaroni - a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms
    specific instances: beau brummell, brummell, george bryan brummell - English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840)
    same as: beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, sheik, swell
  2. A man who attends or escorts a woman (synset 110663501)
    is a type of: attendant, attender, tender - someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
    same as: squire
Adjective
  1. Unflinching in battle or action (synset 300264706)
    "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"
    similar to: brave, courageous - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
  2. Lively and spirited (synset 302287356)
    "a dashing hero"
    similar to: spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
    same as: dashing
  3. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility (synset 301288228)
    "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
    similar to: impressive - making a strong or vivid impression
    same as: lofty, majestic, proud
  4. Being attentive to women like an ideal knight (synset 300643128)
    similar to: courteous - characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
    same as: chivalrous, knightly

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