toadly

English

Etymology 1

From toad +‎ -ly.

Adjective

toadly (comparative more toadly, superlative most toadly)

1. 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.

Synonyms

• toadish
• toadlike

See also

• anuran
• batrachian
• froggish
• froggy
• froglike
• frogly
• ranine
• salientian

Etymology 2

From a corruption of towardly (“comely, nice, pleasant, queem”).

Adjective

toadly (comparative more toadly, superlative most toadly)

1. (UK dialectal) Quiet; gentle; docile; easily managed; kindly; well-contented.