Definitions
- Describing a large amount or quantity of something. - Referring to a considerable or significant size or extent. - Talking about something that is impressive or noteworthy in size or amount.
- Describing something that is large or significant in size or amount. - Referring to a considerable or substantial quantity or number. - Talking about something that is notable or impressive in size or extent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is large or significant in size or amount.
- 2Both words can be used to describe quantities, numbers, or amounts.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is impressive or noteworthy.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Goodly is less common and more formal than sizeable.
- 2Connotation: Goodly can imply a positive or negative connotation depending on the context, while sizeable generally has a positive connotation.
- 3Extent: Goodly can refer to both size and amount, while sizeable primarily refers to size.
Remember this!
Goodly and sizeable are synonyms that both describe something that is large or significant in size or amount. However, goodly is less common and more formal, with Old English roots, while sizeable is more commonly used and has Latin roots. Goodly can refer to both size and amount, while sizeable primarily refers to size and has a generally positive connotation.
