gallantly
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gallantly (comparative more gallantly, superlative most gallantly)
- 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.
- 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.