Associations to the word «Goodly»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
GOODLY, adjective. (archaic) Good, pleasing in appearance.
GOODLY, adjective. (archaic) Quite large; considerable.
GOODLY, adverb. (obsolete) In a goodly way; courteously, graciously.
GOODLY, adverb. (obsolete) Excellently.
Dictionary definition
GOODLY, adjective. Large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune".
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