goodsome

adj

goodsome

adj

Etymology From good + -some.

1

Marked by good or goodness; characteristically good

  • What a goodsome business altogether, teaching and learning!2002, John Barth, Coming Soon!!!:
  • The church there was built by wrecking the Frances Clayton, a goodsome schooner.2007, Homer Hickam, The Keeper's Son:
2 more examples
  • The room we were shown had a goodsome hearth.2012, Janet Lee Carey, Dragonswood:
  • “Aw, surely things can't be that bad. After all, talk is you're a new daddy. Babies always bring a good-some dose of joy.”2014, Laura Marie Altom, Babies and Badges:

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