toadly

English

From toad +‎ -ly.

toadly (comparative toadlier or more toadly, superlative toadliest or 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.

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

toadly (comparative toadlier or more toadly, superlative toadliest or most toadly)

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

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