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A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.
Tennessee Williams

Meaning of "gallantry" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GALLANTRY

gallantry  [ˈɡæləntrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GALLANTRY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gallantry is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GALLANTRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gallantry

Gallantry may refer to: ▪ Courage ▪ Chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women, see Chivalry ▪ Gallantry, a one act opera by composer Douglas Moore...

Definition of gallantry in the English dictionary

The first definition of gallantry in the dictionary is conspicuous courage, esp in war. Other definition of gallantry is polite attentiveness to women. Gallantry is also a gallant action, speech, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GALLANTRY


agentry
ˈeɪdʒəntrɪ
ancientry
ˈeɪnʃəntrɪ
Coventry
ˈkɒvəntrɪ
Daventry
ˈdævəntrɪ
dysentery
ˈdɪsəntrɪ
errantry
ˈɛrəntrɪ
giantry
ˈdʒaɪəntrɪ
infantry
ˈɪnfəntrɪ
lieutenantry
lɛfˈtɛnəntrɪ
merchantry
ˈmɜːtʃəntrɪ
pageantry
ˈpædʒəntrɪ
peasantry
ˈpɛzəntrɪ
pedantry
ˈpɛdəntrɪ
pheasantry
ˈfezəntrɪ
pleasantry
ˈplɛzəntrɪ
serjeantry
ˈsɑːdʒəntrɪ
studentry
ˈstuːdəntrɪ
tenantry
ˈtɛnəntrɪ
truantry
ˈtruːəntrɪ
unpleasantry
ʌnˈplɛzəntrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GALLANTRY

gall wasp
gall-apple
gall.
Galla
gallamine
gallant
gallant soldier
gallantly
gallantness
gallantries
gallate
Galle
galleass
gallein
galleon
galleria
Galleria dell´Accademia
galleried
galleries
gallerist

WORDS THAT END LIKE GALLANTRY

butler´s pantry
carpentry
chantry
country
cross-country
entry
gantry
gentry
go to the country
home country
knight errantry
light infantry
pantry
sentry
servantry
sycophantry
the Black Country
the country
the North Country
the West Country

Synonyms and antonyms of gallantry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GALLANTRY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gallantry» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of gallantry

Translation of «gallantry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GALLANTRY

Find out the translation of gallantry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gallantry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gallantry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

英勇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

galantería
570 millions of speakers

English

gallantry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वीरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشهامة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

галантность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galhardia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রণয়লীলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

galanterie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keberanian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Galanterie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

勇敢さ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

정사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gallantry
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự dung cảm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கேலன்டிரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शौर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nezaket
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

galanteria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

galanteria
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

галантність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

galanterie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λεβεντιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dapperheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

galanteri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gallantry
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gallantry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GALLANTRY»

The term «gallantry» is regularly used and occupies the 75.163 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GALLANTRY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gallantry» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gallantry» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gallantry

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3 QUOTES WITH «GALLANTRY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gallantry.
1
Noel Coward
Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.
2
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.
3
Tennessee Williams
A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GALLANTRY»

Discover the use of gallantry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gallantry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Utmost Gallantry: The U.S. and Royal Navies at Sea in the ...
This comprehensive work offers a balanced appraisal of the sea war, taking into account the strategic considerations of both sides and how the leadership from each side assessed, planned, and implemented operational concepts.
Kevin D. McCranie, 2011
2
Where Gallantry is Tradition: Saga of Rashtriya Indian ...
Reminiscences by alumni of the college.
Bikram Singh, Sidharth Mishra, 1997
3
Grit, Guts and Gallantry: Officers and Gentlemen of the ...
Account of the author's journey through the NDA and IMA.
Mahip Chadha, 2011
4
Gallantry in Action: A Biographic Dictionary of Espionage in ...
No descriptive material is available for this title.
Harry Thayer Mahoney, Marjorie Locke Mahoney, 1999
5
For Conspicuous Gallantry...
Concentrating on winners of Two Bars and Three Bars to the Military Cross, this book examines each officer's war career, and includes citations for the MC+Bar, along with excerpts of Battalion diaries.
Scott Addington, 2006
6
Gunsmith's Gallantry
Can the shy gunsmith and the widowed storekeeper find love when everything around them is in an uproar?
Susan Page Davis, 2010
7
Gallantry Medals & Decorations of the World
Lieutenant Upham was one of only three men ever to gain a double Victoria Cross. New Zealand Gallantry Star Instituted 20 September 1999. This second level military gallantry award takes precedence immediately below the Victoria Cross.
John Clarke, 2000
8
Param Vir Chakra Winners: Stories of the Highest Gallantry ...
Only 20 army men and one air force pilot have received this top honour so far, 14 of them after sacrificing their life. The stories of the recipients of the PVC, the super human heroic acts of the Param Vir, should inspire every Indian.
N. Kunju, 2005
9
The Animals' VC: For Gallantry and Devotion - The PDSA ...
Written in a spirit of celebration, and intended to provide a lasting memorial to these remarkable animals and the men and women who came to rely on them, these tales of courage and devotion will stay with the reader long after they have ...
Assistant Professor of International Affairs David Long, David Long, 2012
10
Gallantry Medals and Decorations of the World
This book is acknowledged as the only work dealing exclusively with the identification and description of international gallantry awards, past and present.
John D. Clarke, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GALLANTRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gallantry is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Town Square: We should stand united behind one flag
No army ever exceeded the Army of Northern Virginia in gallantry or honor; and this may have been their finest hour. North Carolina soldiers ... «Greensboro News & Record, Jul 15»
2
Army Foils Another Infiltration Bid in J&K, 3 Militants Killed
It will be attended by a large number of dignitaries of the Army and civil administration as well as gallantry award winners of the conflict and ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
3
The true story of the South Carolina Confederate flag debate
... members came after hours of speechifying about “heritage” and the family lore of individual southern gallantry they believe is tied to that flag; ... «MSNBC, Jul 15»
4
Good Morning!
In the aftermath of the battle, Medals of Honor were awarded to 13 troopers for gallantry (President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill authorizing ... «KWTX, Jul 15»
5
1965 War To Be Commemorated With Displays, Events
The Narendra Modi government's plans include the display of articles related to the war, including photographs of gallantry award winners, war ... «Focus News, Jul 15»
6
No need to steal the medals of military valor - you can buy them
It's the award that recognizes conspicuous “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty,” according to ... «Florida Times-Union, Jul 15»
7
Team in Kiribati unearths decorated Marines' remains at scene of …
... 'Sandy' Bonnyman Jr, who posthumously received America's highest military accolade, the Medal of Honour, for conspicuous gallantry. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
8
Bronze statue of VC hero Cameron Baird to honour Australian Diggers
But the statue of Cpl Baird will be the most fitting reminder of his gallantry. His best mate Chris Dyer said Cpl Baird would be immortalised in ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
9
Hyderabad Public School: India's Ivy League school that has …
"This school had infused a lot of confidence in me," Anand, a winner of the President's Gallantry Award, was recently conferred the 'Election ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
10
Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne assumes duties as the 20th …
Vice Admiral Wijegunaratne is a highly decorated senior naval officer with four gallantry medals for his act of bravery and valour for fighting ... «Sri Lanka Navy, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Gallantry [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gallantry>. Apr 2024 ».
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