goodly

adjective

good·ly ˈgu̇d-lē

goodlier; goodliest

Synonyms of goodly next

: pleasantly attractive

: significantly large : considerable

a goodly number

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Bob’s Burgers clearly has a goodly number of devoted fans, considering that it’s lasted 12 seasons and more than 200 episodes. —

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022 In optical light, void galaxies look bluer on average than galaxies in denser regions, thanks to starlight beaming from a goodly number of hulking, bluish stars. —

Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2016 Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features. —

Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022 From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list. —

Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022 Next, spray a goodly amount of Neem oil product on the soil and the container and tubers to kill as many of the remaining spores as possible. —

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2022 The drafting committee spent a goodly amount of time discussing this issue and considered many alternatives. —

Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 Over the years, the Navy has collected a goodly amount of data to inform battle-damage models. —

Craig Hooper, Forbes, 13 May 2021 Shouldn’t the board take into consideration what a goodly number of owners want? —

Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2020 See More

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