gallantly

[ gal-uhnt-lee ]

/ ˈgæl ənt li /

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adverb

in a way that shows exceptional politeness and attentiveness to others, especially women: My husband gallantly offered to hitchhike to a gas station while I remained on the boat with our dog.

in a courageous, spirited, or noble-minded way: He fell while gallantly leading his platoon in one of the hardest-fought battles of the war.

in a grand, showy, or magnificent way: I've heard stories about how he would parade around gallantly in full knightly attire at the Renaissance fair.

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Origin of gallantly

First recorded in 1550–60; gallant + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM gallantly

qua·si-gal·lant·ly, adverbsu·per·gal·lant·ly, adverbun·gal·lant·ly, adverb

Words nearby gallantly

galipot, gall, Galla, gallamine triethiodide, gallant, gallantly, gallantry, gallant soldier, gallate, Gallatin, Gallatin Range

How to use gallantly in a sentence

He stood for the gallant style of neutrality that comes from deep, broad knowledge of the world, its cultures, languages and entire history.
In the dumbest and darkest of times, Alex Trebek maintained a safe space for intelligence|Hank Stuever|November 8, 2020|Washington Post
The farce gives way to unironic heroism: the friend dies gallantly, sacrificing himself to cover his men's retreat.
David's Bookclub: Time Regained|David Frum|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He was there at Gettysburg, gallantly leading outnumbered Yankee divisions before suffering a neck injury.
Good Man, Abner Doubleday|Michael Tomasky|March 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“I see what this man [the president] sees in you,” Stewart gallantly replied.
Michelle Obama’s Media Blitz Through ‘The Daily Show,’ ‘The View’ & More|Lloyd Grove|May 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Several Americans, we are informed, have gallantly offered themselves for experimental purposes.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various
The English seized their46 opportunity and attacked as closely as the fire permitted, but they were gallantly repelled.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
"And I am afraid I have lost my little girl," said Lawrence, as he took her hand, and gallantly raised it to his lips.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
A Brigade made the assault East of the Ravine; the men advanced gallantly but there was lack of effective preparation.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
After Castiglione he returned to his task round Mantua and gallantly repulsed all sorties.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison