toadly
toadly adjective: of, relating to, or resembling a toad; toadish.
Adjective (1)
toadly (comparative more toadly, superlative most toadly)
- 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
Adjective (2)
toadly (comparative more toadly, superlative most toadly)
Synonyms of toadly
Forms of toadly
| comparative | more toadly |
|---|---|
| superlative | most toadly |
Origin of toadly
From toad + -ly.
From a corruption of towardly (“comely, nice, pleasant, queem”).
Questions about toadly
- What does toadly mean?
- Toadly means of, relating to, or resembling a toad; toadish.
- What part of speech is toadly?
- Toadly is an adjective.
Words near toadly in the dictionary
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