gallant

gallant
adj
1. showy, splendid, grand, Inf. splendiferous, magnificent, brilliant, glorious; elegant, lavish, sumptuous; majestic, imposing, august, princely, imperial, regal; dignified, lofty.
2. brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, heroic, heroical; stout-hearted, lionhearted, great-hearted; manly, manful, chivalrous, chivalric; intrepid, fearless, dauntless; unafraid, unblenching, unblenched, undaunted; bold, bold-spirited, high-spirited, daring, dashing, adventurous.
3. firm, resolute, resolved, staunch, steadfast, stalwart; indomitable, redoubtable, unyielding, unbending, unbowing, unshrinking, unfaltering, unhesitating, unswerving, unwavering, undeviating; mettlesome, plucky, gritty, game, red-blooded, spirited, Inf. spunky.
4. polite, courteous, deferential, considerate, thoughtful, obliging, gentle, kindly; gentlemanly, mannerly, courtly, well-bred; suave, urbane.
n
5. hero, champion, paladin, knight; stalwart, valiant, cavalier, chevalier, brave man, brave, man of courage or mettle.
6. beau, suitor, wooer, pursuer, admirer, adorer; escort, squire, date, partner; lover, swain, sweetheart, beloved, Romeo; gentleman, gentleman friend, fiance, betrothed, young man, boy friend; man about town, man of the world.

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