Toadly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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."

  2. 2
    Quiet; gentle; docile; easily managed; kindly; well-contented. UK, dialectal

Synonyms

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toadishtoadishtoadliketoadlike

Example

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"It wasn't clear if she was more toadly than ever, but she was certainly more of a toad than ever."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From toad + -ly.

Etymology 2

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

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