Definition

Having characteristics or qualities that are similar to a toad, such as a bumpy skin texture or a squat body shape.

Example

The creature had a toadlike appearance, with warty skin and bulging eyes.

Conversation

Did you see that new creature in the pond?

Yeah, it looks so toadlike and slimy!

I wonder if it's dangerous or just harmless.

I think it's probably harmless, but I'd stay away just in case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Toadlike → It is formed from "toad" (from Old English *tādige*, meaning a tailless amphibian) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "toadlike" means resembling or similar to a toad.

Memory Tip

Think of a toad, which is a specific type of amphibian, and remember that 'toadlike' describes something that resembles a toad.

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