noun 1. admirable courage.The medal is awarded for gallantry in battle. 2. courtesy or amorous attentiveness to women. See the full entry

adjective in a condition of extreme delight, overpowering emotion, or religious trance; enraptured.Ecstatic fans poured onto the field after the long-awaited victory. See the full entry

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adjective widely known or spoken of, esp. for something unfavorable or bad.The mayor was notorious for his corruption.The book is about a notorious gangster of the Prohibition era. See the full entry