gallantly
pronunciation
How to pronounce gallantly in British English:
UK ['gæləntlɪ]
How to pronounce gallantly in American English:
US [ˈɡæləntlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a gallant manner
Word Origin
- gallantly (adv.)
- 1550s, "showily," from gallant (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "with exaggerated courtesy toward women" is from 1610s.
Example
- 1. He gallantly offered to carry her cases to the car .
- 2. He gallantly offered to take her home .
- 3. He stretched out his arm gallantly , so she could see the watch face herself .
- 4. Darling maurette , can you so easily forget the masterful gentleman who aided you so gallantly ?
- 5. Buying a partner an expensive handbag establishes you as husband material ; carrying it for her is also appreciated , so it is not uncommon to see burly young men gallantly toting pink or diamante-studded bags .