goodly

Example Sentences

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If you don’t pay at least a goodly chunk of your 2023 taxes by then, you will be penalized automatically, even if you file for an extension by Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee.

From BBC • May 5, 2023

He was optimistic that the sprinklers would save “a goodly number of them” from extreme heat, he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

I also disappeared for a goodly while into Stephen Amidon’s taut domestic thriller “Locust Lane,” which is just coming out this month.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2023

“We’ve come a goodly way since early morning,” said John.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli