goodly

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Adjective goodly has 1 sense

goodly, goodish, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy - 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"
Antonym: inconsiderable (indirect, via considerable)

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goodly (adjective)

Definition: Attractively large or substantial in size.

Example sentence: The newlyweds moved into a goodly house with a spacious backyard.

goodly (adjective)

Definition: Considerable in amount or quantity.

Example sentence: The project required a goodly amount of time and effort to complete.

goodly (adverb)

Definition: To a considerable extent or degree; considerably.

Example sentence: The rain continued for a goodly portion of the day, causing flooding in some areas.

goodly (adverb)

Definition: Pleasantly or attractively.

Example sentence: The garden was filled with goodly scented flowers that perfumed the air.

goodly (noun)

Definition: A considerable or substantial amount.

Example sentence: The restaurant served a goodly of portion of delicious lasagna.