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Explore Gallantry through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like courtesy or chivalry. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Gallantry meaning

  1. courage.
  2. chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
  3. an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.

Synonyms of Gallantry

courtesy politesse chivalry braveness bravery courageousness courage valiancy valiance valorousness valour valor heroism good manners

Using Gallantry

  • The main meaning on this page is: courage. | chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women. | an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.
  • Useful related words include: courtesy, politesse, chivalry, braveness.
  • In the example corpus, gallantry often appears in combinations such as: for gallantry, of gallantry, gallantry in.

Context around Gallantry

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 12 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Gallantry

  • In this selection, "gallantry" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, conspicuous, great, anna, medals, patriotism and medal stand out and add context to how "gallantry" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include act of gallantry on 16 and act of gallantry which is. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "gallantry" sits close to words such as abating, abductors and abstaining, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with gallantry

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Palaniswami presented various awards, including the Anna Gallantry medals. (9 words)

He did not perform some uncommon act of gallantry which is remembered today. (13 words)

Sani Ahmed commended the resilience, doggedness and gallantry displayed by the troops during the operation. (15 words)

Private Norden was recognised for "acts of gallantry in action in the presence of the enemy in the 'AO Surfers' Area of Operations in the Bien Hoa province, Vietnam, on 14 May 1968 during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral". (41 words)

He lauded the Nigerian Army for its gallantry and onslaught on the bandits, saying Governor Bello Mutawalle has given them free-hand to deal with any bandit that don't want to embrace amnesty provided by the state government. (39 words)

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day, five Karnataka state fire and emergency services men were awarded the President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry in recognition of their spirited service in saving lives, an official said on Sunday. (39 words)

Example sentences (20)

Malcolm Brough along with two colleagues were presented with The Queen’s Gallantry Medal for catching Robert Mone and Thomas McCulloch, but murdered Constable George Taylor's family were not.

Mr Ibrahim said the commander commended the gallantry of the troops, charging them to do more and continue to deny the terrorists any freedom of action.

Sh Prakash Ranjan Mishra, 2IC will be receiving his 06th PMG while a coveted Shaurya Chakra, a President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, and 05 PMGs have been awarded to him over the years.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday, commended the gallantry of serving Nigerian military officers and fallen heroes for protecting the nation.

In addition to Gibson’s Victora Cross, survivors received awards including Distinguished Service Orders, Distinguished Flying Crosses, Conspicuous Gallantry Medals and Distinguished Flying Medals.

Private Norden was recognised for "acts of gallantry in action in the presence of the enemy in the 'AO Surfers' Area of Operations in the Bien Hoa province, Vietnam, on 14 May 1968 during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral".

Sani Ahmed commended the resilience, doggedness and gallantry displayed by the troops during the operation.

The Lusaka Showgrounds hosted another significant part of the celebrations, where distinguished citizens from across Zambia were recognized for their gallantry, patriotism, and contributions to the nation’s progress.

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As a nation, our police, armed forces and paramilitary bodies have shown great gallantry, patriotism, and dedication to duty.

A statement by presidential spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, last night, said the president commended what he described as the gallantry of the members of the armed forces whom he said went after the insurgents and repelled the attacks.

Davinder Singh was posted with the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s anti-hijacking unit at Srinagar airport and was awarded the President’s medal for gallantry last year.

Earlier in the day, the Jammu and Kashmir administration stripped Davinder Singh of the Sher-e-Kashmir police medal for gallantry awarded in 2018.

Evans said it did not hit him about his grandfather’s gallantry until he walked back down Bonnyman Hill and reached Red Beach 3, the military designation, approximately where his grandfather came ashore nearly 70 years ago.

He did not perform some uncommon act of gallantry which is remembered today.

He lauded the Nigerian Army for its gallantry and onslaught on the bandits, saying Governor Bello Mutawalle has given them free-hand to deal with any bandit that don't want to embrace amnesty provided by the state government.

He was a linen factory worker who became a local hero, awarded the Military Medal for an act of gallantry on 16 June 1915 – a year before his death.

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day, five Karnataka state fire and emergency services men were awarded the President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry in recognition of their spirited service in saving lives, an official said on Sunday.

Palaniswami presented various awards, including the Anna Gallantry medals.

She however noted that the death of the young pilot would not be in vain as she would forever be remembered for her gallantry and contributions towards ensuring a secured Nigeria.

Subedar Joginder Singh received the highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra, for the exemplary bravery he displayed in the eastern theatre during the war.

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Common combinations with gallantry

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "gallantry" in a sentence?
An example: "Malcolm Brough along with two colleagues were presented with The Queen’s Gallantry Medal for catching Robert Mone and Thomas McCulloch, but murdered Constable George Taylor's family were not." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "gallantry" from authentic English texts.
What does "gallantry" mean?
Gallantry means: courage.
What are synonyms of "gallantry"?
Common synonyms of "gallantry" include: courtesy, politesse, chivalry, braveness, bravery, courageousness, courage, valiancy. Plus 6 more synonyms.
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