gallantly Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Gallantly?
Other words for gallantly include grandly, greatheartedly and greatly. Words with the opposite meaning are basely and currishly.
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Gallantly as an Adverb
in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals
gallantly offered to personally accompany the lost tourists back to their hotel
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in a fearless manner
he ran gallantly to the rescue of the woman being mugged
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Gallantly as an Adjective
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
a gallant firefighter, rushing into the burning house to save the children / a gallant rescue
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having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a gallant knight / the members of that service club are known for their gallant service to the community
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Gallantly in a Sentence
a gallant ship
gallant efforts against the enemy
gallantly offered to personally accompany the lost tourists back to their hotel
he ran gallantly to the rescue of the woman being mugged
a gallant firefighter, rushing into the burning house to save the children
a gallant rescue
a gallant knight
the members of that service club are known for their gallant service to the community
a great and gallant sailing ship
a gallant firefighter, rushing into the burning house to save the children / a gallant rescue
a gallant knight / the members of that service club are known for their gallant service to the community
Word Forms & Grammar
gal·lant·ly adverb
gallant
gallantly
gallantly (comparative more gallantly, superlative most gallantly)
Origin of Gallantly
Origin 1: Middle English galaunt, borrowed from Middle French galant, from present participle of galer "to squander in pleasures, have a good time, enjoy oneself," going back to Old French, going back to Gallo-Romance *walāre, derivative of Old Low Franconian *wala "well, with good appearance or effect," going back to Germanic *welō well:3
Origin 2: From gallant + -ly.
First Known Use
15th century
Gallantly: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈga-lənt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals |
| Synonyms | grandly, greatheartedly and greatly |
| Antonyms | basely, currishly and dishonorably |
| Comparative / superlative | more gallantly, most gallantly |
Pronouncing Gallantly
You say gallantly as /ˈga-lənt/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ga).
Frequently Asked Questions About Gallantly
Is gallantly an adverb or an adjective?
Gallantly is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is a synonym for gallantly as an adverb?
As an adverb, synonyms for gallantly include grandly, greatheartedly, greatly and heroically.
What is a synonym for gallantly as an adjective?
As an adjective, synonyms for gallantly include bold, brave, courageous and dauntless.
What is the opposite of gallantly?
The opposite of gallantly can be expressed with words like basely, currishly, dishonorably and ignobly.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of gallantly?
The comparative form is more gallantly and the superlative form is most gallantly.