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Meaning of goodlihead | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The character or nature of a goodly person; goodliness.
    obsolete, uncountable
  2. Goodly appearance or looks; beauty.
    archaic, poetic, uncountable

Examples

“But mote thy goodlyhed forgiue it mee, / To weet, which of the Gods I shall thee name, / That vnto thee due worship I may rightly frame.”
“The lilies, of great goodlihead, divinely tall, sway with a stately, languid grace; the Canterbury bells are all ringing.”
“Now, by the strength and fury of Hercules -- To whom in stature, might, and goodlihead Most like thou art I pray thee, have in mind Him, and resolve to match his deeds with thine.”
“Let me but have my tea and sugar, my well-fed ass and my good wife at hand, and let my children wax in stature and goodlihead — then my cup is full, I crave nothing more.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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