gallantry

/ˈɡæləntri/noun

Great bravery, especially in battle or in a dangerous situation.

Example sentences

“The pilot received a medal for gallantry.”
“Firefighters were praised for their gallantry during the night rescue.”
“The soldier's gallantry under fire saved his whole unit.”

Formal; found mostly in military awards and news reports, as in 'awarded for gallantry' or 'acts of gallantry'. In older writing it can also mean a man's polite, charming attention to women.

Featured as word of the day on February 19, 2026.

Synonyms for gallantry

bravery
courage
valor
heroism

Antonyms

cowardice

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