Gallantry
n.resilient, kindformal
What it means
Courageous conduct marked by honor and concern for others.
Reach for it when naming bravery that deserves respect for both motive and manner
The citation recognized his gallantry during the mountain rescue.
Choose between these
7- playful
bold willingness to take a risk gives the line energy
not when Daring may be thrill-seeking and does not guarantee consideration for anyone else.
- everyday
plain praise for facing fear is sufficient
not when Bravery can be reckless or self-directed, whereas gallantry also implies honorable conduct.
- warm
inner strength rather than public ceremony deserves emphasis
not when Courage is broader and lacks gallantry's link to honorable outward action.
- formal
courtesy and protection in a traditional code are central
not when Chivalry may reinforce dated gender roles and need not involve actual danger.
- formal
recognized courage in battle or grave danger is meant
not when Valor is strongly military and sounds misplaced for everyday considerate action.
- literary
exceptional self-sacrifice changed another person's fate
not when Heroism claims more than a courageous attempt whose impact was limited.
- literary
moral elevation is the quality being admired
not when Nobility can describe character or rank without a brave deed.
Said against
3- cowardice
- dishonor
- self-preservation
It naturally appears in
3- act of gallantry
An act of gallantry saved the stranded climber without endangering the rest of the group.
- award for gallantry
The award for gallantry honored calm judgment as well as courage.
- remarkable gallantry
Her remarkable gallantry gave the frightened passengers time to leave.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English noun sense: courageous or chivalrous conduct opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.