Goodly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʊdli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Goodly is an adjective meaning Quite large; considerable; sufficient; adequate; more than enough.
Meaning
Quite large; considerable; sufficient; adequate; more than enough.
More Meanings
- (dated) Good; pleasing in appearance; attractive; comely; graceful; pleasant; desirable.
- (obsolete) In a goodly way; courteously, graciously.
- (dialectal or obsolete) Well; excellently.
Example Sentences
a goodly sum of money
walking at a goodly pace
Her goodly thighs, whoſe glory did appear, / Like a triumphal Arch,[…]
O Sin, thou knowest that all thy shame in her Was made a goodly thing.
Word Forms
- goodlier
- goodliest
Synonyms for goodly
Depending on context, synonyms include considerable, sizeable, respectable, tidy, goodish, hefty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tidy, hefty, considerable, respectable, goodish, sizeable.
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