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gallantly

adverb

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Pronunciation: /ˈɡæl.ənt.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English gallant Middle English -ly English -ly English gallantly From gallant + -ly.

  1. In a gallant or gentlemanly manner; with social graces.

    Poirot rose gallantly, bowed her into the seat opposite him.

  2. In a brave or valiant manner.

    [T]he curve of her nostril suggested the figurehead of a ship plunging gallantly into a rough sea.