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Lily-livered

Definition:

Lily-livered refers to someone who is cowardly or lacking in courage.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

Weak or timid in character or temperament.

Example sentence: Don't rely on him during a crisis, he's always been too lily-livered to face tough situations.

Sense 2:

Having a pale or yellowish complexion, often associated with fear.

Example sentence: The young boy turned lily-livered and his face went pale as he heard the eerie noise from the dark cellar.

Usage:

This term is more popularly used in informal contexts and is often used to describe someone's lack of bravery or a physical reaction to fear.

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