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1. • • great or large: The audience was of a goodly size.
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     GOODLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jun 14, 2017 · 1. Generally, when somebody asks how you're doing, you would say. "I'm well, thank you." However, can you describe a noun and using the word "good", followed with a verb (without using "well")? For example, The table was goodly crafted. Also, what are some other ways you can use the word "goodly"?

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   According to Merriam-Webster, the idiomatic meaning of "a good number of" is similar to that of "a good many", both of which express the idea that there is a lot of something. For example: An actress who has appear in a good number of [many] movies.

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   A goodly amount of something is plenty of it. If you bake a goodly number of brownies for a bake sale, there are more than enough. The adjective goodly can describe a large quantity and also a large size: "You described your house as tiny, but it's actually a goodly size!"

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   a goodly number/sum/amount etc meaning, definition, what is a goodly number/sum/amount etc: a large amount: Learn more.

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   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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   A goodly amount or part of something is a fairly large amount or part of it, often more than was expected. [ formal ] The Central Intelligence Agency employed a goodly number of expert professionals in this particular field.

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   What does a goodly amount mean?

   • A goodly amount of something is plenty of it. If you bake a goodly number of brownies for a bake sale, there are more than enough. The adjective goodly can describe a large quantity and also a large size: "You described your house as tiny, but it's actually a goodly size!"

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   What does a good number of mean?

   • "A good number of" to mean a suitable amount? According to Merriam-Webster, the idiomatic meaning of "a good number of" is similar to that of "a good many", both of which express the idea that there is a lot of something. For example: An actress who has appear in a good number of [many] movies.

   phrase meaning - "A good number of" to mean a suitable amount

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   What does a good amount mean?

   • What does "a good amount" mean? 1. Definition ( expr.) a lot, much Examples There’s a good amount of salt on these potatoes, but they still don’t have much taste. blurt! Go Super to Ask Ebaby! teachers your questions!

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   What does goodly mean?

   • The adjective goodly can describe a large quantity and also a large size: "You described your house as tiny, but it's actually a goodly size!" You might bring home a goodly amount of spinach from the farmer's market, or take a new job that comes with a goodly increase in salary.

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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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   Can you use a good number of in a sentence?

   • Yes, you can use "a good number of" in this way. To distinguish the two meanings, it's necessary to rely on context. As a rule of thumb, the "many" meaning is generally used when what's being described is something that a person or thing has done, is doing, or will do: Over the years, he's made a good number of controversial statements.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOODLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   great or large: The audience was of a goodly size. Synonyms. healthy. hefty. respectable. sizeable mainlyUK. tidy mainly UK. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. greater than the average size or amount. big They live in a big house in the country. large A large number of people were crowded into the room.