What is the Latin word for gallant?

The usual Latin words for “gallant” are amō, ēlegāns, iuvenis; also dēlicātus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“gallant” in Latin

amōto love; to be fond of, like, admire; to be pleased by or with (someone or something) for (a particular reason); to deri ēlegānsfine, elegant, handsome; tasteful; fastidious, critical iuvenisA youth, a young man, young woman, young adult (between ages 20-40), (older than an adulescens but younger than a senior dēlicātusalluring, charming, delightful; voluptuous; soft, tender, delicate; effeminate, spoilt with indulgence

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

gallant s.

amator (lover): juvenis (or adolescens) delicatus (fine, smart, somewhat effeminate young man, fond of show, etc.): homo elegans or elegantior (nice in his dress, etc.): homo urbanus (polished, etc.): sometimes juvenis only may do.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for gallant?: The usual Latin words for “gallant” are amō, ēlegāns, iuvenis; also dēlicātus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.