gallantlyEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishgallantly /ˈɡal(ə)ntli / ▸ adverb 1 in a brave or heroic manner: these young soldiers fought gallantly for their nation. ▪ archaic in a grand or impressive manner: they descended the staircase like two queens gallantly entering court. 2 in a charmingly attentive and chivalrous manner: he bowed gallantly the doorman gallantly held the door open for Elisa.