Associations to the word «Cowardly»
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
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.