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Definition of goodly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The earliest known use of the adjective goodly is in the Old English period (pre-1150). goodly is a word inherited from Germanic. See etymology.
The meaning of GOODLY is pleasantly attractive. How to use goodly in a sentence.
goodly. (gʊdli ) adjective [ADJ n] A goodly amount or part of something is a fairly large amount or part of it, often more than was expected. [formal] Laski spent a goodly part of his lecturing life in American universities. Synonyms: considerable, large, significant, substantial More Synonyms of goodly. More Synonyms of goodly.
GOODLY meaning: 1. great or large: 2. great or large: . Learn more.
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.
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2 meanings: 1. considerable 2. obsolete attractive, pleasing, or fine.... Click for more definitions.