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

A goodly number seem to have been debating over Yair Lapid and someone else.

From The Daily Beast

This breathes life into goodly intentions, particularly those aimed at helping small groups or community efforts.

From The Daily Beast

But the withering mildew was now breathed forth, that was intended to blast this goodly harvest.

From Project Gutenberg

Will your Majesty be pleased to have them given a goodly number of religious, so that they may attend to their ministries.

From Project Gutenberg

There were infinite possibilities for "the greaser" to pocket a goodly share of the profits, and "cover up his tracks."

From Project Gutenberg

We should raise a goodly sum of money this winter toward the building fund.

From Project Gutenberg

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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