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toadly en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From toad + -ly.

Meanings

1. Of, relating to, or resembling a toad; toadish.
   • It wasn't clear if she was more toadly than ever, but she was certainly more of a toad than ever. 2007, Bruce Coville, Gary A. Lippincott, Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book:
   • “My toadly stepmother.” “You brought your wicked stepmother to your wedding?” asked Cara in astonishment. 2010, Bruce Coville, The Last Hunt:

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Relateds

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

Synonyms

toadlike · toadish

toadly en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

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