lily-livered
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of lily-livered
Example Sentences
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He won't be so hobbled by his lily-livered inability to give a direct order next time, because, frankly, he won't have to.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2022
If that happens, they can point to their lily-livered observations and say, “See, we knew it all along.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
And I haven’t even mentioned Michael Russotto, who plays a lily-livered, easily seduced investor who has eyes only for his payout.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2019
The lily-livered had best stay at home, because an evening with Lydia Lunch isn’t a performance; it’s an exorcism.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2016
“Be quiet, you lily-livered Mellower!” said Mrs. Horsepool- Worthingham, using her special voice.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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