Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Cowardly

• (a.) Wanting courage; basely or weakly timid or fearful; pusillanimous; spiritless.
• (a.) Proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting a coward; dastardly; base; as, cowardly malignity.
• (adv.) In the manner of a coward.

Synonyms of Cowardly

• Fearful

Antonyms of Cowardly

• Brave

Homophones of Cowardly