towardly

English

Etymology

From toward + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtəʊ(w)ədli/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtɔɹd li, ˈtoʊɹd-/

Adjective

towardly (comparative more towardly, superlative most towardly)

  1. Promising, propitious.
    • 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica:
      What wants there to such a towardly and pregnant soile, but wise and faithfull labourers, to make a knowing people, a Nation of Prophets, of Sages, and of Worthies.

Derived terms


Middle English

Etymology

From toward + -ly.

Adjective

towardly

  1. Willing to act in a way favourable to others; obliging.

Adverb

towardly

  1. In a manner that displays willingness to act favourably or pleasingly for others; obligingly.

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