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goodly Antonyms

Opposite of goodly

Because the opposite of goodly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Considerable in size, amount, or quantity.

Usage Example

"A meager number of local residents attended the town hall meeting to voice their support for the new park."

Strongest
meager
scanty
Strong
paltry
negligible
small
slight

• adjective (Context 2)

Attractive, pleasant, or admirable in appearance or quality (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"From the top of the ridge, the travelers looked down upon a unpleasant valley of orchards and meadows."

Strong
unpleasant
ugly
unsightly
wretched

• adverb (Context 3)

In a courteous, gracious, or admirable manner (archaic).

Usage Example

"The host welcomed the weary travelers and treated them badly throughout their stay."

Strongest
badly
Strong
poorly
ill

Similar words to goodly

Words similar to goodly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

considerable
substantial
sizable
comely
well
graciously
handsome
tidy
See all synonyms of goodly

• Nearby Words

good
goodbye
goodish
goodly
goodness
goodnight
goods

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Goodly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/goodly
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