gallantry

noun/ˈɡæləntri/

Frequency rank: #14,735 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

brave, noble, or chivalrous behavior, especially in the face of danger.

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Example sentence

The soldier was awarded a medal for his gallantry under fire.

Synonyms & related words

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