goodly

Meanings

• adjective

  Looking or seeming to be good or pleasant; delightful to see or experience.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡʊdli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡʊdli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goodly
lovely , gently , handsomely , gracefully

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Variants

List of all variants of goodly that leads to same result
goodlier , goodliest , goodly

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Etymology

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From Old English 'godlīg', from 'god' (good) + 'līg' (likeness).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'goodly' is less commonly used in modern English than its synonyms 'beautiful' or 'handsome'.

2. The term 'goodly' was used more frequently in Old English and Middle English than it is today.

3. In some dialects of English, 'goodly' can be used as a synonym for 'considerably' or 'substantially'.

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Related Concepts

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1. beautiful: A term closely related to 'goodly', as both words describe something that is pleasing to see or experience.

2. handsome: A term that can be related to 'goodly' in the sense of something that is attractive or pleasing to the eye.

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Culture

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In literature, 'goodly' is often used to describe scenes or objects that evoke a sense of beauty or pleasure. For example, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the character Rosalind describes the forest as 'a goodly apple, sweet and maturing to the eye'. In music, 'goodly' can be used to describe a performance that is pleasing to the ear.

How to Memorize "goodly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene or object that is 'goodly'. For example, picture a beautiful sunset with vibrant colors and a calm, peaceful atmosphere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goodly' with words that describe something pleasant or attractive. For example, associate it with 'beautiful', 'handsome', or 'pleasing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'GREAT' to remember the meaning of 'goodly': G for 'Gives a good impression', R for 'Really pleasing to the senses', E for 'Evokes a positive emotion', A for 'Attractive to look at', T for 'Tastes good (if applicable)'.

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