What does dilly mean?
Dilly means Redolent of dill (the herb)..
Dilly
/ˈdɪli/ · adjective
Meaning
Redolent of dill (the herb)..
Definitions by Sense
- Redolent of dill (the herb).
- Someone or something that is remarkable or unusual.
- (Australia) A dilly bag.
- (Australia) Silly; characteristic of a dill.
- (dated) A kind of stagecoach.
- (obsolete, slang) A night cart.
- Synonym of dilly net
Example Sentences
You're the most impossible man I ever met. And I've met some dillies.
Seriously, I mean it: From Russia, With Love is a real wowser, a lulu, a dilly and a smasheroo.
So, down thy hill, romantic Ashbourn, glides The Derby dilly, carrying six insides.
Synonyms for dilly
Antonyms for dilly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dilly
- most dilly
- dillies
- dillier
- dilliest
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dilly?
Common synonyms include dilly net.
What is the opposite of dilly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dilly in a sentence?
You're the most impossible man I ever met. And I've met some dillies.
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