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gallantly
[ gal-uhnt-lee ]
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·-·Գ· adverb
- ···Գ· adverb
- ܲ··Գ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gallantly1
Example Sentences
"We want to thank everyone who has responded urgently and gallantly to this incident."
While it turned out that wombats weren’t gallantly ushering woodland creatures out of harm’s way, Dr. Nimmo decided to explore the role of their burrows in forest ecosystems affected by a fire.
My research assistant gallantly stepped in, taking one bite and pronouncing this particular specimen a colossal fail.
Smith gallantly returned and almost pulled out the win.
"During an intense exchange of fire, six brave soldiers, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom," the army said in a statement, adding that the clash took place in North Waziristan.
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