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- What does the adjective goodly mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective goodly, three of which are labelled obsolete.
The meaning of GOODLY is pleasantly attractive. How to use goodly in a sentence.
adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] 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.
Adjective goodly (comparative goodlyer, superlative goodlyest) Good, pleasing in appearance. Algernon Charles Swinburne, A Ballad of Death, lines 26–27 O Sin, thou knowest that all thy shame in her Was made a goodly thing; Quite large; considerable; sufficient; adequate; more than enough. a goodly sum of money walking at a goodly pace
Adjective: Attractive, Excellent, or Admirable : Indicates something worthy of admiration or appreciation. Considerable in Size or Extent : Refers to something substantial or generous in size, quantity, or quality.
(old use) physically attractive; of good quality. See goodly in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: goodly. Definition of goodly adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
