toadly
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toadly (comparative more toadly, superlative most toadly)
- Of, relating to, or resembling a toad; toadish.
- 2007, Bruce Coville, Gary A. Lippincott, Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book:
- It wasn't clear if she was more toadly than ever, but she was certainly more of a toad than ever.
- 2010, Bruce Coville, The Last Hunt:
- “My toadly stepmother.” “You brought your wicked stepmother to your wedding?” asked Cara in astonishment.
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Etymology 2 edit
From a corruption of towardly (“comely, nice, pleasant, queem”).
Adjective edit
toadly (comparative more toadly, superlative most toadly)