coxcomb vs gallant
gallant vs coxcombcoxcomb and gallant both are nouns.
coxcomb is not an adjective while gallant is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| coxcomb | Yes | No | No | No |
| gallant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
gallant is a hypernym of
coxcomb; that is, gallant is a
word with a broader meaning than coxcomb:
- coxcomb: a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
- gallant: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
Other hypernyms of coxcomb include
beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, sheik, swell.
| coxcomb (noun) | gallant (noun) |
|---|---|
| the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds | a man who attends or escorts a woman |
| a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance |
| a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments |
| coxcomb (adjective) | gallant (adjective) |
|---|---|
| unflinching in battle or action | |
| being attentive to women like an ideal knight | |
| having or displaying great dignity or nobility | |
| lively and spirited |
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