goodly

[ good-lee ]

adjective

, good·li·er, good·li·est.

1. of good or substantial size, amount, etc.:

   a goodly sum.

2. of good or fine appearance.
3. Archaic. of a good quality:

   a goodly gift.

goodly

/ ˈɡʊdlɪ /

adjective

1. considerable

   a goodly amount of money

2. obsolete.
   attractive, pleasing, or fine

   a goodly man

Derived Forms

• ˈgoodliness, noun

Other Words From

• goodli·ness noun
• un·goodly adjective adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of goodly¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English gōdlīc. See good, -ly

Example Sentences

If you don’t pay at least a goodly chunk of your 2023 taxes by then, you will be penalized automatically, even if you file for an extension by Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times

“Nobody’s been treated like Trump, in terms of badly, and Trump should be treated in terms of goodly.”

From New York Times

“I would expect … a goodly number of states will say, whoever the Democratic candidate is, ‘You’re off the ballot.’”

From Los Angeles Times

"The last time we had goodly numbers... was round about 2017, so it's great to see them now."

From BBC

The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee.

From BBC