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     • Despite the -ly suffix, goodly is not an adverb. Good’ s corresponding adverb is well. Goodly does not traditionally mean helpful or benevolent. For these senses, consider kindly, another rare -ly word that functions as an adjective (though kindly does also work as an adverb).
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   “Goodly” is an ad­jec­tive, not an ad­verb, and has two dif­fer­ent mean­ings, both of which are rather for­mal or ar­chaic. The only mean­ing that is still used today to a cer­tain ex­tent is “quite large in num­ber or quan­tity”, as in. I had to pay a goodly sum for the car. I know a goodly number of people who disagree with you.

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   What does the adverb goodly mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb goodly , seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Jun 14, 2022 · Because of presence of -ly, the word goodly may seem to be an adverb, but it’s an adjective meaning great or large. Examples: The eldest sibling inherited goodly size of the fortune. [Goodly is modifying size, a noun.] Annual maintenance costs us a goodly amount. [Goodly is modifying amount, a noun.]

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   The meaning of GOODLY is pleasantly attractive. How to use goodly in a sentence.

6. english.stackexchange.com › the-use-of-goodlyThe Use of "Goodly" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

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   Jun 14, 2017 · You asked for a noun, but goodly is an adjective. Some people with good English object to the expression "I'm good" (I am all set) because they hear it as a mistake for I'm well (my health is solid.), which it is not.

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   Is goodly an adverb?

   • The main definitions of goodly are (1) quite large or considerable, and (2) of pleasing appearance. The second sense is rarely used today. Despite the -ly suffix, goodly is not an adverb. Good’ s corresponding adverb is well. Goodly does not traditionally mean helpful or benevolent.

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   When was the adverb goodly first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adverb goodly is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for goodly is from around 1275, in the writing of Layamon, poet. goodly is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: good adj., ‑ly suffix2. goodman, n.

   goodly, adv. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   Is 'good' an adverb in the given context?

   • The word 'good' is an adjective (it qualifies a noun), yet here it is being used to qualify a verb (are talking). You therefore need to use an adverb such as ‘well’ to correctly modify the verb. Yes, absolutely, and it's a pleasure seeing one for a change. Yes, it is correct and acceptable. Some people would say ‘talking with you’, both are correct.

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   Can you say 'goodly' in a sentence?

   • No, you cannot say that. Goodly does not mean well. The only non-obsolete sense remaining is as an adjective meaning considerable, as in a goodly amount. It’s still not a common word.

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   What does goodly mean in English?

   • I know a goodly number of people who disagree with you. The other meaning of “goodly”, which is almost never used in modern English but can be found in older literature, is “of pleasing or fine appearance”, e.g. Loyalty to a sovereign is the mark of a goodly knight.

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   Is using basically a good adverb?

   • On a side note, use of basically in this sense is not considered good formal writing. Just my 2c. An adverb of manner expresses the manner in which an action is done. Now, if things can be done in a basic manner, they can presumably also be done in an expert manner.

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8. sentence.yourdictionary.com › goodlyExamples of "Goodly" in a Sentence | YourDictionary.com

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   Learn how to use "goodly" in a sentence with 16 example sentences on YourDictionary.