towardly
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtəʊ(w)ədli/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈtɔɹd li, ˈtoʊɹd-/
Adjective
towardly (comparative more towardly, superlative most towardly)
- Promising, propitious.
- 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica:
- What wants there to such a towardly and pregnant soile, but wise and faithfull labourers, to make a knowing people, a Nation of Prophets, of Sages, and of Worthies.
Derived terms
Middle English
Etymology
Adjective
towardly
- Willing to act in a way favourable to others; obliging.
Adverb
towardly
- In a manner that displays willingness to act favourably or pleasingly for others; obligingly.
Related terms
References
- “towardly, (adj.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 17 April 2018.
- “towardly, (adv.)”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 17 April 2018.