gallantly
5
6.5
- adverb
- /ɡəˈlæntli/
:
gallantemente
- He gallantly offered her his arm as they walked into the ballroom.
They were, they were gallantly and and bravely defending their country.
- They were, they were gallantly and and bravely defending their country.
Examples
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They fought gallantly in a furious clash of arms.
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"I was in love, but I gallantly said, 'See you around.'
Fiction book (1997) -
Once or twice at dinner, my mother would try gallantly to get a conversation going.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Thank you," I say gallantly and kiss her.
Fiction book (1992) -
No man died more gallantly... nor won more honor for his regiment.
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National, state, and local agencies are working gallantly to help those in need and restore what has been broken.
Blog text (15) -
"How wonderful to find such beauty in an out-of-the-way place," he said gallantly.
Fiction book (1994) -
When I sat next to Tony to help him fasten his seat belt, he gallantly extended his hand, and I gracefully accepted it.
Fiction book (2002) -
"Henry led me gallantly to a bench along a path, and I breathed a sigh of relief."
Fiction book (1999) -
Gallantly, Troyca passed her the gin and tonic with its joyful tinkling of ice cubes.
Fiction book (1990)
Synonyms
54
3.3
Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation
48
1.7
Showing courage even when afraid
41
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
16
4.9
Acting in a brave way during a dangerous or very hard situation
15
3.8
In a brave way
13
5.5
In a brave and determined way
8
3.9
In a brave way without fear
4
6.8
In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult
2
6.8
Act bravely and steadily when facing difficulty
1
7.4
In a smooth, confident way that charms people
1
7.8
In a polite and brave way towards others
1
7.7
In a brave way without showing fear
1
8.0
In a way that shows no fear
1
7.2
In a polite and elegant way
In a brave way when facing danger, like in battle
Antonyms
How Brave
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word gallantly comes from the French word gallant, which meant 'courtly' and 'brave', a polite, knight-like person. So to act gallantly is to show courage and polite attention to others, like opening a door or standing up for someone.