NYT Dictionary

GALLANTLY

/ˈɡæl.ənt.li/
AdverbGAL-lant-lygal-lant-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2025

Meaning

In a gallant or gentlemanly manner; with social graces.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English gallant Middle English -ly English -ly English gallantly From gallant + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chivalrouslyboldlydaringlygamelygracefullygraciouslyheroicallyintrepidlymannerlyresolutely

Antonyms

unchivalrously

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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