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Meaning of "timorously" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF TIMOROUSLY

ˈtɪmərəslɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIMOROUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Timorously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES TIMOROUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of timorously in the English dictionary

The definition of timorously in the dictionary is in a manner that is fearful or timid. Other definition of timorously is in a manner that indicates fear or timidity.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIMOROUSLY

amorously · boisterously · clamorously · dangerously · generously · glamorously · glamourously · humorously · murderously · murmurously · numerously · preposterously · prosperously · rancorously · rapturously · rigorously · temerously · treacherously · ungenerously · vigorously

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIMOROUSLY

timocracies · timocracy · timocratic · timocratical · timolol · timon · timoneer · Timor · Timor pony · Timor Sea · Timor-Leste · Timorese · timorous · timorousness · timorsome · Timoshenko · Timothy · timothy grass · timously · timpana

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIMOROUSLY

anonymously · cautiously · consciously · continuously · curiously · deliciously · deviously · enormously · famously · graciously · hilariously · meticulously · obviously · outrageously · previously · ridiculously · seriously · simultaneously · spontaneously · tremendously · unanimously

Synonyms and antonyms of timorously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «timorously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIMOROUSLY

Find out the translation of timorously to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of timorously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «timorously» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

timorously
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

tímidamente
570 millions of speakers
en

English

timorously
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

कायरता से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

timorously
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

пугливо
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

timidamente
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

timorously
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

timidement
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Tepat masa
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

ängstlich
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

timorously
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

timorously
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Timorously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

timorously
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

timorously
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

वेळेवारी
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

timorously
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

timorosamente
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

nieśmiało
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

лякливо
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

timorat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δειλώς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vroegtydig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

timorously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

timorously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of timorously

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIMOROUSLY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about timorously

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIMOROUSLY»

Discover the use of timorously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to timorously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The London encyclopaedia: or, Universal dictionary of ...
We would have had you heard The traitor speak, and timorously confess The manner and the purpose of his treasons. Shakspeare. Prepossessed heads will ever doubt it, and timorous beliefs will never dare to try it. Browne. The hare figured ...
Thomas Curtis, 1829
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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; or, Universal dictionary of ...
Prior. •TIMOROUSLY, adv. [from timorous.] Fear- Ih; j with such fear. We would have had you heard The traitor speak, and tim'rousty confess. Shak. They but timorously, ventured on term. Locke. — Let dastard fouls be timorously wife. A. Phil.
Encyclopaedia Perthensis, 1816
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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the ...
t. n. To take heed of; to beware. — Then ware a rising tempest on the main. Dryden. WAREBRIDGE. See Warbridge. * WAREFUL. adj. [ware and/W/.] Cautious ; timorously prudent. * WAREPULNESS.«./.[from ware/u!.] Cautiousness . Obsolete.
‎1816
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A Dictionary Of The English Language: In Which The Words are ...
[man and fule Cautious; timorously pruM . WA'nsFULNtzss. '1. s [from war-sum Cautioufnefs. Cbsolcte. With pretence from Strephon her to guard, 'He met her full ; but full of u'aufufntjl. Sidmy. A annousa. n.s. [ware and ban 4] A storehousc of ...
Samuel Johnson, 1756
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Johnson's English Dictionary
Cautious; timorously prudent. WA'REFULNESS, wlre'-fal-iies. n. ». Cautious- WA' REHOUSE, wire'-house. n. J. A storehouse of merchtindise. Locke. WA'RELESS, wire'-les. a. Uncautious ; unwary. Spenser. Suffered unawares, or contrary to ...
Samuel Johnson, Alexander Chambers, Henry John Todd, 1834
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Johnson's English Dictionary, as Improved by Todd and ...
Cautious; timorously prudent. WA'REFULNESS, wire'-ffll-nes. n. «. Cautiousness. Siaiu-y. WA'REHOUSE, wire'-house. n. s. A. storehouse of merchandise. Locke. WA'RELESS, wireMe's. a. Uncautious ; unwary. Spenser. Suffered unawares, or ...
Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Henry John Todd, 1830
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English Dictionary
Uncautious ; unwary. Spenser. Suffered unawares, or contrary to expectation. Spenser. 'A'RELY, wire'-le. ad. Warily; cautiously; timorously. Spatter. r.VRFARE, war'-fare. n.s. Military service ; mil- Uary life ; state of contest and solicitude. Milton.
Samuel Johnson, Henry John Todd, Alexander Chalmers, 1835
8
The Wiles of Men and Other Stories
Bakr emerges as a fine observer of her country's times, with a vision which remains, for all its engagement, quirky and distinctively personal." — Times Literary Supplement Set among the poor of contemporary Cairo, these thirteen stories ...
Salwá Bakr, 1993
9
Kaplan AP English Literature and Composition 2009
Receive, dear friend, the truths I teach: So shalt thou live beyond the reach Of adverse fortune's power; Not always tempt the distant deep, Not always timorously creep (5) Along the treacherous shore. He that holds fast the golden mean, And ...
Denise Pivarnik-Nova, 2009
10
The Dublin University Magazine
“But,” said Jenny, timorously, “ I am afraid the opinion cannot be done to-night. I could not”——— “What l.” said Mr. Maxwell, almost despairingly. “You will not leave me. It must be done by to-morrow mornin !” The girl had fled away to her bed, ...
‎1863

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIMOROUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term timorously is used in the context of the following news items.
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Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners is fascinating - but the horrors can …
After all, as the Radio Times timorously points out, this adaption, like the book on which it is based, is “packed with miserable people leading wretched lives”. «New Statesman, Jul 15»
2
Charities and NGOs are needed now more than ever — but they are …
Those same views were privately, timorously shared at the summer party I addressed. The Charity Commission seems to be following the Government agenda. «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
What a Greek exit from the eurozone could mean for your portfolio
Does this mean that US investors should cower timorously at home, and not venture into the dangerous waters overseas? Certainly, venturing abroad seems to ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
4
Guest Voice: No doubt Dylann Roof guilty of 'hate crime'
When gun control laws are suggested, the gun lobby goes nuts and most political leaders timorously fall in line. They do this even when proposals fall far short of ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jun 15»
5
Commentary: Call your mother
One thinks timorously of posterity; remembering the 19th century Irish politician who asked, "What's posterity ever done for us?"More >>. I turned 78 the other day ... «NBC2 News, Jun 15»
6
Will Christians Be Fitted With Yellow Crosses?
We see this Orwellian newspeak at play right now in Washington, D.C., where congressional Republicans endeavor to prevent, if only timorously, two ... «Western Journalism, Apr 15»
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Sexuality is at the Heart of Christianity's Place in the World
... in his strong reformulation, the Romans were already, long before Constantine's celestial vision, pent-up pagan prudes who had sex timorously, at night, with ... «Patheos, Apr 15»
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Cinematic techniques at the Met mingle light and dark operas
And Trelinski's timorously S&M "Bluebeard" has the added advantage of "Fifty Shades of Grey" timing. The unwanted attention has been because the conductor ... «Los Angeles Times, Feb 15»
9
Laxman, the man who had so much to crow about
After a couple of minutes, he timorously asked, “Sir, what do you think of my work?“ Laxman put down his whisky tumbler, looked straight into the man's eyes and ... «Economic Times, Jan 15»
10
Another chamber of secrets
"We could improve social services, and provide food, instead of leaving it to gangs and ex-neo-Nazis, " suggested Dave Macpherson timorously. "We could ... «Waikato Times, Jan 15»
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