February 19, 2026
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.