heroic vs gallant: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: heroic or gallant

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heroicadjective

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

heroicadjective

showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

heroicnoun

a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

heroicadjective

having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

heroicadjective

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

heroicverb

relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

gallantadjective

lively and spirited

gallantadjective

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

gallantnoun

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

gallantnoun

a man who attends or escorts a woman

gallantadjective

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

gallantadjective

unflinching in battle or action

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