goodly


good·ly

adj \ˈgd-lē\
good·li·ergood·li·est

Definition of GOODLY

1
: pleasantly attractive
2
: significantly large : considerable <a goodly number>

Examples of GOODLY

  1. <$10,000 is a goodly reward to offer for a missing wedding ring>
  2. <a goodly number of people gathered to watch the spectacle>

First Known Use of GOODLY

before 12th century

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