in a brave or heroic manner, in a polite and courteous way, especially towards women

Formal and Informal Expressions of gallantly

In different contexts, you can replace 'gallantly' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'bravely, heroically, chivalrously' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'like a boss, like a hero, like a gentleman' is a commonplace synonym.

gallantly: Explore its Definition & Usage

gallantly Definition

1in a brave or heroic manner
2in a polite and courteous way, especially towards women

Using gallantly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gallantly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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He gallantly rescued the drowning child from the river.
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The knight fought gallantly in the battle.
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He always behaved gallantly towards women.
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She was impressed by how gallantly he treated her.

gallantly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gallantly

bravely
heroically
chivalrously
courteously
genteelly

Antonyms for gallantly

cowardly
uncivilly

Origins of gallantly

from Old French 'galant', meaning 'courteous'

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Summary: gallantly in Brief

The adverb 'gallantly' [ˈɡæləntli] refers to acting in a brave or heroic manner or behaving politely and courteously, especially towards women. It can be used to describe actions such as rescuing someone or fighting in a battle, as well as courteous behavior towards others.