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PUSILLANIMOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pusillanimously mean?
• PUSILLANIMOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb PUSILLANIMOUSLY has 1 sense:
1. with a lack of courage and determination
Familiarity information: PUSILLANIMOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With a lack of courage and determination
Synonyms:
pusillanimously; simperingly
Context example:
simperingly, the accused begged for mercy
Pertainym:
pusillanimous (lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful)
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