Synonyms & related words for gallant

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of gallant — including chivalrous, knightly, valiant, valorous, dashing, brave. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to gallant

Explore words related to gallant — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include gallantly, gutsily, gallantry, valorously, heroical, valiantly, valiance, chivalrousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for gallant

Common synonyms for gallant include chivalrous, knightly, valiant, valorous, dashing, brave, courageous, lionhearted — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does gallant come from?

The word gallant breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root gall-, from Italian gala (“festivity”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.