gallant
[/ɡəˈlænt/ or /ˈɡælənt/]
adjective/nounmasculine (when used as noun)pl: gallants
galante
1. (adjective) brave, valiant, or chivalrous in manner or conduct
The gallant knight rode into battle fearlessly.
O cavaleiro galante cavalgou para a batalha sem medo.
2. (adjective) polite, courteous, and attentive to women; showing an air of noble elegance
He made a gallant gesture by offering his coat to the lady.
Ele fez um gesto galante ao oferecer seu casaco à dama.
3. (adjective) grand, stately, or splendid in appearance
The gallant ship sailed majestically across the ocean.
O navio galante navegou majestosamente pelo oceano.
4. (noun) a man who is attentive and courteous to women; a suitor or lover
The gallant courted the young woman with flowers and poetry.
O galante cortejava a jovem mulher com flores e poesia.
NYC Slang
smooth, classy, a real gentleman
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a gallant effort - fazer um esforço nobre
gallant attempt - tentativa valente
gallant display - exibição elegante
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