Associations to the word «Cowardly»
Noun
- Scarecrow
- Cruel
- Lion
- Oz
- Scoundrel
- Courage
- Cowardice
- Dorothy
- Stupid
- Wretch
- Coward
- Desertion
- Wizard
- Rascal
- Treachery
- Mean
- Craven
- Bully
- Brute
- Traitor
- Ignorant
- Outrage
- Murderer
- Evasion
- Shrink
- Faint
- Villain
- Assailant
- Foe
- Jester
- Assassin
- Emerald
- Eustace
- Entreaty
- Degenerate
- Dog
- Disgrace
- Bravery
- Indignation
- Cruelty
- Tyrant
- Liar
- Condemnation
- Plunder
- Bert
- Betrayal
- Ferocity
- Tyranny
- Scorn
- Cartoon
- Insult
Adjective
- Treacherous
- Tin
- Shameful
- Timid
- Greedy
- Lazy
- Vile
- Brutal
- Insolent
- Brave
- Cruel
- Selfish
- Odious
- Superstitious
- Wicked
- Valiant
- Unworthy
- Brute
- Infamous
- Blooded
- Weak
- Arrogant
- Feeble
- Sly
- Murderous
- Courageous
- Hungry
- Barbarous
- Hearted
- Childish
- Spirited
- Manly
- Bastard
- Wizard
- Indignant
- Sneak
- Foolish
- Terrorist
- Stupid
- Cunning
- Incompetent
- Pitiful
- Willed
- Corrupt
Adverb
Wiktionary
COWARDLY, adverb. In the manner of a coward.
COWARDLY, adjective. Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful.
COWARDLY LION, noun. (figuratively) A person who acts tough but misses a golden opportunity out of fear or cowardice.
COWARDLY LIONS, noun. Plural of cowardly lion
Dictionary definition
COWARDLY, adjective. Lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.