gallantly
In chivalrous fashion
Gallantly means in a brave, noble, or chivalrous manner.
Knights gallantly defended the realm; a man gallantly offers his seat.
The word carries an old-fashioned courtliness: He gallantly held the door.
It can also describe courageous action in the face of difficulty: She gallantly fought through her illness.
Courage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- boldCourageous and daring
- intrepidResolutely without fear
heroic · daring · undaunted · lionhearted · unflinching · audacious · plucky · stalwart
Honored mounted soldier
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- gentlemanCourteous, honorable man
fealty · squire · courtly · protector · champion · jousting · medieval · knightly
One who seeks affection
- wooSeek romantic favor
- romanceLove and its excitement
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- admirerOne who esteems another
attentive · dashing · charming · debonair · sweetheart · beau · compliment · bouquet
Elegant in movement
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
urbane · stylish · polished · refined · cultured · debonair · dapper · svelte
Showing respectful consideration
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- considerateMindful of others' needs
- gentlemanlyWell-mannered and honorable
cordial · deferential · well-mannered · decorous · tactful · obliging · affable · attentive
valor
Courage in danger
intrepid · heroic · daring · undaunted · lionhearted · unflinching · audacious · plucky · stalwart · valiant
knight
Honored mounted soldier
gentleman · fealty · squire · courtly · protector · champion · jousting · medieval · knightly · ladyship
suitor
One who seeks affection
- wooSeek romantic favor
- romanceLove and its excitement
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
admirer · attentive · dashing · charming · debonair · sweetheart · beau · compliment · bouquet · serenade
graceful
Elegant in movement
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
suave · urbane · stylish · polished · refined · cultured · debonair · dapper · svelte · tasteful
courteous
Showing respectful consideration
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- considerateMindful of others' needs
gentlemanly · cordial · deferential · well-mannered · decorous · tactful · obliging · affable · attentive · diplomatic
gallantlycowardly
Without bravery or nerve
timorously · cravenly · fearfully · pusillanimously · faintheartedly
gallantlyrudely
Without proper courtesy
boorishly · churlishly · discourteously · ungallantly · crudely
gallantlyignobly
In dishonorable manner
dishonorably · basely · contemptibly · despicably · shamefully