gallantries in English

noun

1

courageous behavior, especially in battle.

a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid

synonyms: bravery, courage, courageousness, valor, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, daring, boldness, fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, heroism, mettle, grit, stoutheartedness, guts, spunk, moxie

2

polite attention or respect given by men to women.

And I was embarrassed by him, too young for his shy approaches, too unused to such respectful gallantry .

synonyms: chivalry, chivalrousness, gentlemanliness, courtesy, courteousness, politeness, good manners, attentiveness, graciousness, respectfulness, respect

noun

bravery, courage, courageousness, valor, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, daring, boldness, fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, heroism, mettle, grit, stoutheartedness, guts, spunk, moxie
chivalry, chivalrousness, gentlemanliness, courtesy, courteousness, politeness, good manners, attentiveness, graciousness, respectfulness, respect
valiancy, valiance, heroism, valor, valorousness
chivalry, politesse

Use "gallantries" in a sentence

1. Synonyms for Braveries include courages, darings, nerves, fearlessnesses, pluck, gallantries, guts, heroisms, intrepidities and boldnesses

2. But this intrigue of the Antient is a piece of private history, the truth of which my beloved cares not to own, and indeed affects to disbelieve: as she does also some puisny gallantries of her foolish brother; which, by way of recrimination, I have hinted at, without naming my informant in their family.