Word of the day, Gallant Our word of the day from The Arbiter is gallant Meaning of Gallant 1. Brave and heroic, showing courage, especially in a noble or chivalrous way. 2. Polite and charming, especially toward women, displaying courtesy and attentiveness. 3. Grand and impressive, stylish, majestic, or spirited. READ ALSO: Word of the day, Posthumous Synonyms for gallant Valiant, daring, bold, gentlemanly, gracious,  splendid, dashing, elegant, stately. Pronunciation of gallant /ˈɡælənt/ Example My wife put up a gallant fight for her life, but death is an inescapable foe. Share with us a sentence with the word gallant. Let's see how well...