gallant
/ˈɡælənt/adjective
Brave and determined, especially in a difficult situation.
Example sentences
- “The firefighters made a gallant attempt to save the house.”
- “Despite a gallant effort, the underdogs lost in overtime.”
- “The gallant soldier carried his wounded friend to safety.”
Common in sports and news writing: a gallant effort, a gallant fight. It can also describe a man who is polite and attentive to women, though that use sounds old-fashioned.