dastardly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Cowardly or despicable in a villainous way.

  - "The dastardly thief stole the precious jewels."
  - "The dastardly pirate demanded a ransom from the ship's passengers."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dastardly
truly , duly , sully,ully , quietly

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Variants

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dastardliness , dastardlinesses , dastardly

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'dstardeliche,' meaning 'cowardly, base.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dastardly' was popularized in the 19th century by the famous pirate novel 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson.

2. The word 'dastardly' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'despicable'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Villain: A person who is wicked, cruel, or deceitful, often used to describe the antagonist in a story.

2. Despicable: Worthy of hatred, contempt, or disgust.

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Culture

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The term 'dastardly' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe villains or despicable characters. It is often used in a dramatic or exaggerated manner to emphasize the villainy of a character.

How to Memorize "dastardly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cowardly person with a cape and a mustache, hiding in the shadows and plotting evil deeds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dastardly' with the word 'cowardly' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dastardly Dan' to remember the meaning of the word.

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