gallantly

gallantly

English

Etymology

gallant +‎ -ly

Adverb

gallantly (comparative more gallantly, superlative most gallantly)

1. In a gallant or gentlemanly manner; with social graces.
   • 1934, Agatha Christie, chapter 7, in Murder on the Orient Express, London: HarperCollins, published 2017, page 124:

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

2. In a brave or valiant manner.
   • 1934, Agatha Christie, chapter 5, in Murder on the Orient Express, London: HarperCollins, published 2017, page 244:

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