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February 13, 2025

Word of the Day: Gallant

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Word of the Day
: February 13, 2025

\GAL-unt\ adjective

What It Means

Someone or something described as gallant is very courageous and brave. Gallant is also sometimes used to mean “large and impressive” (as in “a gallant ship”), or to describe someone who has or shows politeness and respect for women.

// Though they failed to reach the summit, the mountaineering team made a gallant attempt.

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