gallantry
/ˈɡæləntri/noun
उच्चारण गैलन्ट्री
वीरता, शौर्य
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[U] formal
courage, especially in a battle
वीरता, शौर्य
- He was awarded the Kirti Chakra for gallantry.
- The pilot received a medal for gallantry after he rescued three villagers from the flood.
- The soldier's gallantry in battle was praised by the nation.
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- The fireman received an award for gallantry.
- The village remembers his gallantry during the flood.
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[U] old-fashioned
polite behaviour towards women by men
(स्त्रियों के प्रति) शिष्टता
- an act of gallantry
- The old gentleman's gallantry impressed the ladies, as he held the door for each one.
- The young man showed old-fashioned gallantry by carrying her bag.
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- He bowed with gallantry and offered her his seat.
- The film shows the gallantry of a bygone age.
Synonyms chivalry courtesy politeness gentlemanliness
Opposite rudeness discourtesy
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Keep the courage words together: gallantry, valour, bravery, heroism, intrepidity (fearlessness).
साहस के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: gallantry, valour, bravery, heroism, intrepidity (निर्भयता)।
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General knowledge
India's wartime gallantry awards are the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra; peacetime awards the Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.
भारत के युद्धकालीन वीरता पुरस्कार परमवीर चक्र, महावीर चक्र और वीर चक्र हैं; शांतिकालीन अशोक चक्र, कीर्ति चक्र और शौर्य चक्र।
The National Bravery Awards are given to children.
राष्ट्रीय वीरता पुरस्कार बच्चों को दिए जाते हैं।