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SALLIED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sallied.

Sallied - as a noun

Witty remark

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quipwisecrack

A military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sortie

A venture off the beaten path

Example: "A sally into the wide world beyond his home"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sallying forth

Sallied - as a verb

To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).

Example: "A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."

To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")

Example: "As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - william manchester"

To venture off the beaten path.

Example Sentences

"The knight sallied forth from the castle."
"After much deliberation, the team finally sallied into action."
"With a burst of energy, she sallied down the street."
"The protesters sallied to the city hall to demand justice."
"He sallied away to the grocery store to buy some bread."
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Word Game Points

Is SALLIED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sallied is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SALLIED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SALLIED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sallied is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SALLIED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SALLIED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sallied is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SALLIED has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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