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goodly Definition

goodly (go̵od′lē)

adjective -·lier, -·li·est

  1. of attractive appearance; good-looking
  2. of good quality; fine
  3. rather large; ample a goodly sum

goodly Related Forms

good′·li·ness noun

goodly Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

so: And I have read your diary that you have so goodly written for me, and which breathes out truth in every line.

Modifies a noun

  • portion: I probably account for a goodly portion of the national debt!
  • proportion: Among these a goodly proportion are pensioners ( senior citizens, wise elders, call them what you will ).
  • heritage: That is a goodly heritage, better than if I had crowns and scepters to leave you.
  • crowd: May Day - 1 st May - saw a goodly crowd in Wickham Square to watch the Morris dancers celebrate.
  • sum: A goodly sum of £ 175 was raised which will be sent to UNICEF for an African appeal.
  • number: He's the author of a goodly number of very important books.

Used with adjective complement

seek: The figure is not longer simply of a man who finds, but of " a merchant seeking goodly pearls.