English dictionary

highly

/'h/aI/l/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

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Examples
Highly successful.

He spoke highly of her.

Does not think highly of his writing.

Synonyms extremely

Source: WordNet 3.0
at a high rate or wage

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Examples
Highly paid workers.

Source: WordNet 3.0
in a high position or level or rank

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Details known by only a few highly placed persons.

Source: WordNet 3.0
In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, <i>highly</i> esteemed.

adverb

Source: webster1913