gallant

/ˈɡælənt/adjective

Impressive and fine in appearance; splendidly or stylishly dressed.

Example sentence

“The officers looked gallant in their polished boots and dress uniforms.”

The living senses are bravery, as in a gallant effort, and courtesy toward women, now old-fashioned. Pronunciation shifts with meaning; guh-LANT marks the courtly sense.

Related words

gallantryPolite, charming, and attentive behavior, especially by a man toward women.gadgetA small tool or device, often clever or unusual, especially one whose exact name you can't remember.galvanizeTo cover metal with a thin protective layer of another metal using an electrical or chemical process.futileHaving no chance of success; pointless to even try.garageA building or part of a building where cars, tools, and other items are kept.furtiveDone secretly and quickly, as if trying to hide something or avoid being noticed.