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goodly
[ good-lee ]
adjective
- of good or substantial size, amount, etc.:
a goodly sum.
- of good or fine appearance.
- Archaic. of a good quality:
a goodly gift.
goodly
/ ˈɡʊdlɪ /
adjective
- considerable
a goodly amount of money
- obsolete.attractive, pleasing, or fine
a goodly man
Derived Forms
- ˈgoodliness, noun
Other Words From
- goodli·ness noun
- un·goodly adjective adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
A goodly number seem to have been debating over Yair Lapid and someone else.
This breathes life into goodly intentions, particularly those aimed at helping small groups or community efforts.
But the withering mildew was now breathed forth, that was intended to blast this goodly harvest.
Will your Majesty be pleased to have them given a goodly number of religious, so that they may attend to their ministries.
There were infinite possibilities for "the greaser" to pocket a goodly share of the profits, and "cover up his tracks."
We should raise a goodly sum of money this winter toward the building fund.
The young doctor was there, too, as were Mrs. Tip Pulsifer and a half dozen others, a goodly company to greet us.
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