goodly

/'gudli/

Thân thiện

The farmer harvested a goodly number of apples from his orchard.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of considerable size, amount, or degree: "goodly" describes something that is notably large, substantial, or ample in quantity or extent.
   • (Archaic) Attractive or pleasing in appearance: In older or literary usage, "goodly" can describe something that is fine, handsome, or of good quality.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective (Modern, primary usage):

  • The charity received a goodly sum of money from the anonymous donor.
  • She inherited a goodly portion of the family estate.
  • A goodly number of attendees stayed for the entire conference.

• Adjective (Archaic/Literary usage):

  • The knight rode forth on a goodly steed. (Here, "goodly" suggests a fine, impressive horse.)
  • They built their house in a goodly spot overlooking the valley.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "A goodly amount/number/portion": This is the most common modern collocation, emphasizing a sizable or satisfactory quantity.
  • He has collected a goodly amount of data for his research.
• The word often carries a slightly formal or old-fashioned tone, even in its primary modern sense describing size or amount.

Variants and Related Words

• Good (adj): The root word, meaning pleasant, satisfactory, or virtuous.
• Goodliness (n, archaic): The state or quality of being goodly, especially in appearance.

Synonyms

• Considerable: Significantly large in size, amount, or degree.
• Substantial: Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
• Sizable (or Sizeable): Fairly large.
• Hefty: Large and heavy, or substantial in amount.
• Respectable: Deserving respect; of a moderately good size or amount.

Antonyms

• Small: Of a size that is less than normal or usual.
• Insignificant: Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
• Meager: Lacking in quantity or quality.

Notes

• In contemporary English, the primary meaning of "goodly" relates to size or quantity. Its archaic meaning related to appearance is rarely used in everyday speech but may be encountered in literature or historical texts.
• It is not typically used in comparative or superlative forms ("goodlier," "goodliest") in modern usage.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• goodish
• healthy
• hefty
• respectable
• sizable
• sizeable
• tidy