gallants
/ˈɡælənts/
NOUN
1. Fashionable and well-dressed gentlemen
Men, especially young men, who are fashionable, stylish, elegant, and attentive to women, often displaying refined manners and sophisticated social behavior.
1.1. Fashionable men and elegant appearance
Refers to stylish and well-dressed men who take pride in their appearance, fashionable clothing, and polished social manners, particularly in historical or aristocratic settings.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- slobs
- slovens
Examples
- The ballroom was filled with elegant gallants and graceful dancers.
- During the masquerade, the room buzzed with the laughter of mysterious gallants.
- In the Renaissance painting, the artist depicted a group of dashing gallants.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Male suitors and romantic admirers
Men who pursue romantic relationships, court women, or express affection and admiration toward someone they wish to attract, traditionally through attentive and charming behavior.
2.1. Romantic suitors and courtship
Refers to men who seek romantic relationships or marriage through courtship, affectionate attention, and expressions of admiration.
Synonyms
- suitors
- wooers
- admirers
- lovers
- swains
- beaus
- beaux
- sweethearts
- boyfriends
- dates
- escorts
- intendeds
- beloveds
- paramours
- cavaliers
Examples
- The charming gallants escorted the ladies with grace and courtesy.
- The novel's plot revolved around the intrigues and adventures of daring gallants.
Related Words
- courtship
- romance
- wooing
- courtier
- seducers
- Casanovas
- Don Juans
- Romeos
- lotharios
- philanderers
- sweethearts
- romantic relationships