What is "goodly" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does goodly mean in English? Meaning of goodly definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "goodly" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "goodly": large in amount or extent or degree

Adjective

  • Meaning: large in amount or extent or degree
  • Example: it cost a considerable amount a goodly amount received a hefty bonus a respectable sum a tidy sum of money a sizable fortune
  • Synonyms: goodish goodly healthy hefty respectable sizable sizeable tidy
  • Similar: considerable
  • Adjective: (archaic) good, pleasing in appearance Algernon Charles Swinburne, A Ballad of Death, lines 26–27 O Sin, thou knowest that all thy shame in her Was made a goodly thingAlgernon Charles Swinburne, A Ballad of Death, lines 26–27 O Sin, thou knowest that all thy shame in her Was made a goodly thing(archaic) Quite large; considerable. a goodly sum of money walking at a goodly pace
  • Synonyms:

    ample, big, biggish, burly, capacious, comprehensive, decent, extensive, good, great, gross, hefty, husky, jumbo, largish, major, massive, ponderous, respectable, sensible, spacious, strapping, substantial, tidy, voluminous, whopping, decent-sized,

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