In 'he was a cowardly dragon', what does the word 'cowardly' signify in a literary context?

Fearlessness

Bravery

Timidity

Boldness

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C. Timidity

'Cowardly' signifies timidity or fear. It is an essential characterization that defines the dragon's personality in a literary context.

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