GOODLY Synonyms: 286 Similar and Opposite Words

goodly

adjective

ˈgu̇d-lē

Definition of goodly

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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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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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 At a goodly height, the device’s fuel seemed to fail, and the rocket began a slow tumble earthward. — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 28 July 2025 Sure, fans loved seeing the two stars share the stage for a goodly number of songs. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 May 2025 Even so, the goodly nerds over at Virginia Tech have partnered with the Insurance Institute for Highways Safety (IIHS) to rate 238 bike helmets using the STAR evaluation system. — Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025 All-Black groups got some money, but groups that had a goodly amount of white liberals got much more. — Garrett Morris, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goodly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodly

Adjective

Beyond the possibility of romance, these sessions tap into a larger need for connection.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
In June, SpaceX had the largest IPO in history, creating multimillion-dollar windfalls for some longtime employees.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

In retrospect, the accusation may contain no truth, some truth, or considerable truth.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Severe thunderstorms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into the overnight hours, but forecasters say there is considerable uncertainty about when and where storms will develop.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

My lovely therapist even gave me a map of the feet at the end to help me decipher where best to apply pressure at home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
This formula that not only acts as a deodorant, but imparts a lovely fragrance (and that's particularly appealing in the dead of summer).

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

Access to footage requires a sizable payment, disclosure of the project’s editorial purpose, legal review, and approval before material can be released.

— Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
First introduced in 1988, the Omega Speedmaster Reduced took the Speedmaster Professional — which comes in a sizable 42mm case sizing — and slimmed it down to a chill 39mm.

— Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Its compact design aims to provide substantial carrying capacity without relying on conventional vehicles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The beautiful, heirloom quality cookware is a quintessential gift or kitchen upgrade.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

In the years after the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco saw a significant population decline, losing more than 60,000 residents between 2020 and 2022, according to US Census data.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The Army's most significant response has been the Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a pre-basic training program primarily at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for recruits who narrowly miss academic or body-fat standards.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026