goodly
/ˈɡʊdli/ · good·ly
adjective
- Pleasing in appearance; attractive; comely; graceful; pleasant; desirable. She was a goodly maiden, with a gentle smile and kind eyes.
- Quite large; considerable; sufficient; adequate; more than enough. He received a goodly sum of money as an inheritance.
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Did you know? The word 'goodly' has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', where it describes the beauty of a character's appearance.