gallantly /ˈɡæl.ənt.li/ adverb2 •In a brave or valiant manner.[T]he curve of her nostril suggested the figurehead of a ship plunging gallantly into a rough sea. — 1934 •In a gallant or gentlemanly manner; with social graces.Poirot rose gallantly, bowed her into the seat opposite him. — 1934 formsmore gallantly · most gallantly