Synonyms of gallantly

gallantly

adverb

1

as in honorably

in a manner befitting a person of the highest character and ideals

gallantly offered to personally accompany the lost tourists back to their hotel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honorably
• heroically
• nobly
• courageously
• greatly
• magnanimously
• venerably
• bravely
• grandly
• loftily
• valiantly
• majestically
• high-mindedly
• magnificently
• greatheartedly
• chivalrously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• basely
• dishonorably
• ignobly
• wretchedly
• nastily
• abominably
• pitiably
• hatefully
• despicably
• contemptibly
• detestably
• currishly
• sorrily
• degenerately

2

as in courageously

in a fearless manner

he ran gallantly to the rescue of the woman being mugged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courageously
• manfully
• bravely
• firmly
• valiantly
• boldly
• valorously
• fearlessly
• intrepidly
• heroically
• stalwartly
• dauntlessly
• resolutely
• gamely
• hastily
• determinedly
• stoutly
• pluckily
• spiritedly
• gutsily
• doughtily
• daringly
• stoutheartedly
• audaciously
• grittily
• adventurously
• wildly
• venturously
• impetuously
• hardily
• recklessly
• rashly
• heedlessly
• brazenly
• impulsively
• imprudently
• precipitately
• crazily
• brashly
• incautiously
• foolishly
• spunkily
• insanely
• self-confidently
• thoughtlessly
• foolhardily
• overconfidently
• venturesomely
• hotheadedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fearfully
• timorously
• cowardly
• timidly
• shyly
• cravenly
• diffidently
• nervously
• spinelessly
• anxiously
• skittishly
• apprehensively
• prudently
• carefully
• pusillanimously
• cautiously
• spiritlessly
• heedfully
• mousily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gallantly

As Fignon, four-time winner Bernard Hinault and LeMond fought for the overall General Classification minutes behind, the plucky Barteau gallantly, though hopelessly, defended his lead, allowing Fignon to preserve his efforts. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Jurges gallantly refused to press charges, and Popovich was released from custody. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026

Harry Potter…Such a Gentleman At the famed Tonys afterparty at the Carlyle Hotel, Daniel Radcliffe gallantly held his the train of his partner Erin Darke’s dress, while balancing a Diet Coke in his other hand. — Brent Lang, Variety, 8 June 2026

For decades, contestants gallantly progressed through one category at a time. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026

This was stridently done under the banner of the AI being helpful to the mid-sized company and gallantly performing its solemn duty. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Having traded his signature smocks and fedora for a black tuxedo and shiny Oxfords, Schnabel bowed gallantly to the crowd and embraced Isaac and his cast throughout the ovation. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025