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goodly
adjective good·ly \ˈgu̇d-lē\
: large in size or amount
good·li·ergood·li·est
Full Definition of GOODLY
1
: pleasantly attractive
2
: significantly large : considerable <a goodly number>
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First Known Use of GOODLY
before 12th century
GOODLY Defined for Kids
goodly
adjective good·ly \ˈgu̇d-lē\
good·li·ergood·li·est
Definition of GOODLY for Kids
1
: of pleasing appearance <But after a while she finds that beneath this goodly exterior, all is vanity … — Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer>
2
: large, considerable <a goodly amount>
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