Adjective > Gallant
1 : showing courage : very brave
The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand.
a gallant knight
They failed to reach the summit, but they made a gallant attempt.
2 : large and impressive
a gallant ship
3 : having or showing politeness and respect for women
He greeted her with a gallant bow.
He offered her his seat in a gallant gesture.
– gallantly adverb
The troops marched gallantly into battle.
He gallantly offered her his seat.