What is another word for Gallantries?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈaləntɹˌiz] (IPA)

Gallantries refer to friendly or flirtatious conversations between people. There are several synonyms for the word that can be used to add variety to your speech or writing. Some alternatives include banter, chitchat, small talk, repartee, pleasantries, and witty exchanges. These words can be used to describe social interactions among friends, acquaintances, or colleagues. Depending on the situation, these phrases can convey different levels of intimacy or formality. While gallantries often imply a certain level of playfulness, synonyms such as banter and repartee can also connote competitiveness or a battle of wits. Understanding these subtle differences can help you use these terms more effectively in your writing or conversations.

What are the hypernyms for Gallantries?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    bravado, nobility, valor, heroic acts, Brave actions, Chivalrous deeds, Courageous behavior.

Usage examples for Gallantries

Then she remembered some of the men with whom she had been brought into unpleasant contact in the cities-many who bore the unmistakable mark of the beast, the cheap swagger of others, and the inane attempts at Gallantries which some of the rest indulged in.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
"Yes, you will," he said, smiling; "but what you have to guard against is not the Gallantries of the contemptible puppies who haunt this place, but some big match that-Ah!
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn
At any rate, he did not allow his little Gallantries to interfere with business.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions

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