Standard Lemma guide

gallantly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /ˈɡæl.ənt.li/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: G AE1 L AH0 N T L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a gallant or gentlemanly manner; with social graces.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

In a brave or valiant manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a gallant manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he gallantly offered to take her home

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: chivalrously

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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