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gallant

adjective

/ˈɡæl.ənt/

Meaning

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.

brave, heroic, noble, chivalrous, courageous

cowardly, timid, weak

gallant effort, gallant soldier, gallant gesture

having happened or started only a short time ago

unpleasantly damp and cold

free from anything that contaminates or taints; clean

closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed

reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.