goodly
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for goodly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Considerably large or sufficient in amount.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use goodly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a goodly number
a goodly sum
Sounds literary or archaic in modern English; mostly seen in older texts or deliberately old-fashioned writing.
Etymology
From Old English gōdlīċ, formed from "good" plus the adjective suffix "-ly."
Full origin of goodly →Frequently asked questions
What does “goodly” mean?
The word “goodly” means considerably large or sufficient in amount. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word meaning either "attractive" or "a fairly large amount.".
How do you pronounce “goodly”?
“Goodly” is pronounced GUUD-lee (/ˈɡʊdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “goodly” in a sentence?
Here is “goodly” used in a sentence: “They had saved a goodly sum by the time they retired.”
What part of speech is “goodly”?
“Goodly” is an adjective.
Where does the word “goodly” come from?
The word “goodly” comes from Old English. From Old English gōdlīċ, formed from "good" plus the adjective suffix "-ly.".
How many meanings does “goodly” have?
“Goodly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: considerably large or sufficient in amount.
