Antonyms for gallantness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : adjective gal-uhnt for 1, 3, 4; guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt for 2, 5; noun guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt; verb guh-lant, -lahnt
Phonetic Transcription : adjective ˈgæl ənt for 1, 3, 4; gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt for 2, 5; noun gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgæl ənt; verb gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt


Definition of gallantness

Origin :
  • 1550s, "showily," from gallant + -ly (2). Meaning "with exaggerated courtesy" is from 1610s.
  • As in genteelness : noun courtesy
  • As in mannerliness : noun courtesy
  • As in politesse : noun courtesy
  • As in courtesy : noun good manners

Synonyms for gallantness

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