gallantry
Heroism under fire
Gallantry is courageous behavior, especially in battle or dangerous circumstances: He received a medal for gallantry.
The word also means courteous attention to women, with undertones of chivalric romance—holding doors, offering seats, paying elaborate compliments.
This second sense can feel dated or patronizing depending on context.
His old-fashioned gallantry charmed some and irritated others.
Exceptional courage under duress
- courageFortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- intrepidityFearless courage
dauntlessness · boldness · fortitude · daring · audacity · pluck · grit · mettle
Respectful, considerate behavior
- knightHonored mounted soldier
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
respect · etiquette · gentleman · decorum · protocol · decency · graciousness · deference
Effortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
finesse · dignity · cultivation · debonair · suavity · panache · flair · dapper
heroism
Exceptional courage under duress
- courageFortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
intrepidity · dauntlessness · boldness · fortitude · daring · audacity · pluck · grit · mettle · prowess
courtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
- knightHonored mounted soldier
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
manners · respect · etiquette · gentleman · decorum · protocol · decency · graciousness · deference · civility
grace
Effortless beauty of motion
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
polish · finesse · dignity · cultivation · debonair · suavity · panache · flair · dapper · distinguished
flirtation
Playful romantic attention
compliment · flattery · charm · serenade · beau · paramour · escort · dashing · romantic · attentiveness
- chivalryknighthood, knights, medieval knights, honor, courtly love
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- heroismbravery, valor, hero, courage, heroism
- honorhonor, honor code, code of honor, personal honor, word of honor
- Honor Valuesloyalty, courage, integrity, respect, sacrifice
- kind actshelping, aiding, assisting, donating, sharing
gallantrycowardice
Absence of bravery
cowardliness · cravenness · poltroonery · spinelessness · dastardliness
gallantryboorishness
Crude, uncouth conduct
churlishness · rudeness · discourtesy · incivility · crudeness