gallant

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of gallant with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

gallant

(adjective)

Meaning

brave and heroic in action

Example

"The gallant knight rode forth to rescue the trapped villagers."

Synonyms

bravechivalrousvaliant

Antonyms

cowardlytimiddiscouraged

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'galant', meaning stylish or courteous.
Related word forms
  • noun: gallantry
  • verb: gallivant