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

Grainy black-and-white video footage accompanying the post showed a boat moving through the water before a large explosion.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Spread the breadcrumbs onto a baking sheet or large plate to cool completely before storing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

The duo’s speech at the Oscars following their win was the source of a considerable amount of chatter in the days following.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
The Forecasts Are Huge, but Also Uncertain There is little disagreement that data-center electricity demand will continue to rise, although there is considerable disagreement over exactly how fast.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerable

Adjective

The younger Rivers will be headed to North Carolina State, following in the sizable footsteps of his father.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
On a more practical level, international living may save you a sizable amount on housing, healthcare, and daily expenses such as groceries.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
In another time, the MacBook Neo could have caused a substantial realignment of the lowish-end laptop business.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Rivera-Vega is suspected of setting the fire and also had been charged with arson causing great bodiliy injury before the woman died.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Starting the election calendar in South Carolina is intended in part to give Black voters a greater voice at the outset of the nominating process.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026