What is "goodlier"

Goodly \Good"ly\, a. [Compar. Goodlier; superl. Goodliest.]

1. Pleasant; agreeable; desirable.

   We have many goodly days to see.
   --Shak.

2. Of pleasing appearance or character; comely; graceful; as, a goodly person; goodly raiment, houses.

   The goodliest man of men since born.
   --Milton.

3. Large; considerable; portly; as, a goodly number.

   Goodly and great he sails behind his link.
   --Dryden.

a. (context obsolete English) More attractive in appearance, prettier. (en-comparative of: goodly)

See goodly

1. adj. 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" [syn: goodish, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy]

2. [also: goodliest, goodlier]