Lily Livered

C1 16+

Synonyms of lily livered

Antonyms of lily livered

Collocations of lily livered

cowardly behavior
Frequency: 70 %

His lily livered behavior during the crisis disappointed his colleagues.

weak-willed
Frequency: 60 %

She was often described as weak-willed and lily livered by her peers.

timid nature
Frequency: 50 %

Her timid nature often led others to perceive her as lily livered.

spineless
Frequency: 45 %

The politician was criticized for his spineless and lily livered approach to the issue.

Idiomatic Expressions for lily livered

  • Phrase: lily-livered wimp
    Meaning: a weak or feeble person
    Usage: Don't be such a lily-livered wimp, stand up for yourself!