cowardly

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adverb 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Related terms 1.4.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From coward + -ly.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkaʊədli/

[edit] Adverb

cowardly (comparative more cowardly, superlative most cowardly)

1. In the manner of a coward.
   • 1603, John Florio, translating Michel de Montaigne, Essays, Folio Society 2006, vol. 1 p. 48:

     I love to follow them, but not so cowardly, as my life remaine thereby in subjection.

[edit] Adjective

cowardly (comparative more cowardly, superlative most cowardly)

1. Showing cowardice. Lacking in courage, unacceptably fearful, usually meant with some implication of a lack of consideration for others.

[edit] Related terms

• coward

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