1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
$10,000 is a goodly reward to offer for a missing wedding ring
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2
as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a goodly number of people gathered to watch the spectacle
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3
as in lovely
very pleasing to look at
the smartly dressed soldiers marching snappily along made for a goodly sight
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Recent Examples of goodly
One summer night 20-plus years ago, a friend and I ate a goodly amount of mushrooms.
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WIRED, 29 June 2023
View Photos That audience is expected to include a goodly number of brand loyalists, and the RZ driving experience seems catered to them.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023
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
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
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WIRED, 29 June 2023
View Photos That audience is expected to include a goodly number of brand loyalists, and the RZ driving experience seems catered to them.
—Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023
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
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodly
Adjective
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The full-service firm works with clients on projects of all sizes, including large renovations and new constructions, and guides each project from start to finish, ensuring a cohesive look throughout the entire home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But barring a considerable deterioration of the macroeconomic climate, another production hike appears to be on the horizon next month as well.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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That enthusiasm has pushed one of his most popular collections back to the summit on one major list, while another brand new title earns the rock legend another top 10 bestseller — just ahead of what’s sure to be another sizable debut.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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No one has been detained in Miami-Dade or Duval counties, according to county clerk and state court data, despite the areas boasting sizable immigrant populations.—
Hannah Critchfield,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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This indicates substantial price swings during these periods.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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Their beautiful bi-level home is hidden on a backstreet in Palermo.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In the back of The Testaments is a beautiful dedication to me and some of the cast members.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The ‘bomb squad’ was a negative distraction at the start of this season but the number involved in it could be even greater this time around.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Kurt Polzin, chief engineer of NASA's space nuclear propulsion projects, said significant technical hurdles stand in the way of any propulsion system selected to power heavy cargo and humans to Mars.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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“Goodly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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