goodly

adjective

good·​ly ˈgu̇d-lē 

goodlier; goodliest

1

: pleasantly attractive

2

: significantly large : considerable

a goodly number

Synonyms

• big
• biggish
• boxcar
• bulky
• considerable
• grand
• great
• handsome
• hefty
• hulking
• husky
• large
• largish
• outsize
• outsized
• oversize
• oversized
• sizable
• sizeable
• substantial
• tidy
• voluminous

Examples of goodly in a Sentence

$10,000 is a goodly reward to offer for a missing wedding ring

a goodly number of people gathered to watch the spectacle

Recent Examples on the Web

McConnell never had a big majority to work with, and Barack Obama was the president for a goodly portion of his time as leader. —The Editors, National Review, 29 Feb. 2024

One summer night 20-plus years ago, a friend and I ate a goodly amount of mushrooms. —WIRED, 29 June 2023

View Photos That audience is expected to include a goodly number of brand loyalists, and the RZ driving experience seems catered to them. —Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023

Bob’s Burgers clearly has a goodly number of devoted fans, considering that it’s lasted 12 seasons and more than 200 episodes. —Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

goodly

adjective

good·​ly ˈgu̇d-lē 

goodlier; goodliest

1

: of pleasing appearance

2

: large, considerable

a goodly number