gallantry

/ˈɡæləntri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡæləntri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈga-lən-trē/ (ame, mw)

gallantry — noun

1. social behaviour, often from a man, that shows women special courtesy and carefu

1.名詞C2
釋義

social behaviour, often from a man, that shows women special courtesy and careful attention

例句

Christopher offered his seat to the pregnant passenger with quiet gallantry.

with + gallantry for formal courtesy

At dinner, the guests noticed Kenji's gallantry when he served every woman first.

gallantry shown through small social acts

同義詞
  • chivalry

    is the closest word and often suggests traditional gentlemanly behaviour

  • courtesy

    is broader and can apply to any polite behaviour, not only toward women

  • attentiveness

    focuses on careful notice and care, with less old-fashioned social meaning

反義詞
  • rudeness

    suggests openly impolite treatment

  • discourtesy

    is a formal word for a specific act that lacks proper manners

  • boorishness

    suggests rough and socially insensitive behaviour

文法句型

show gallantry toward someone

an act of gallantry

gallantry toward women

用法筆記

Usually sounds formal or slightly old-fashioned today. It often describes visible, traditional courtesy by a man toward a woman, rather than general kindness to everyone.

常見錯誤

❌The guests admired his gallant at the wedding.
✅The guests admired his gallantry at the wedding.
💡after a possessive, use the noun gallantry, not the adjective gallant.
❌He showed gallantry with every woman at the office.
✅He showed gallantry toward every woman at the office.
💡this noun is normally discussed toward someone, not with someone.

2. bravery that is shown openly when someone faces danger, hardship, or a fight

2.名詞C2
釋義

bravery that is shown openly when someone faces danger, hardship, or a fight

例句

The newspaper praised firefighter Adisa's gallantry after a rescue boat overturned.

public praise for brave action

Soldiers remembered Sivan's gallantry during the night attack on the bridge.

gallantry in battle

同義詞
  • courage

    is broader and can include quiet inner strength as well as public bravery

  • bravery

    is the everyday word and is less formal than gallantry

  • valor

    is strongly linked to military heroism and official praise

  • heroism

    suggests especially outstanding action that saves or protects others

反義詞
  • cowardice

    means failure to act because of fear

  • fearfulness

    focuses on being easily frightened rather than acting bravely

  • timidity

    suggests a shy or hesitant lack of boldness

文法句型

gallantry in battle

gallantry under fire

honor someone for gallantry

用法筆記

Often appears in formal reports, medals, or public praise. It usually refers to bravery people can clearly witness, making it more public and dramatic than ordinary courage.

常見錯誤

❌The medal honored his gallant in the fire.
✅The medal honored his gallantry in the fire.
💡after a possessive, use the noun gallantry, not the adjective gallant.
❌Her gallantry to enter the smoke-filled room saved the boy.
✅Her gallantry in entering the smoke-filled room saved the boy.
💡gallantry usually takes in + -ing or a noun phrase, not a bare to-infinitive.