high·ly
Pronounced:
/ˈhaɪli/
Function:
adverbMeaning:
[more high*ly; most high*ly] 1 a : to a great degree ▪ She is one of the most highly respected journalists in the country. ▪ This is a highly [=very] sensitive matter. ▪ highly accomplished/successful ▪ That idea seems highly [=extremely] unlikely to me. b : in an amount or number that is greater than usual : to a high degree ▪ a highly paid [=high-paid] executive ▪ highly priced items
2 : in an approving way : with approval ▪ He speaks highly [=favorably] of you. ▪ They regard her highly.
2 : in an approving way : with approval ▪ He speaks highly [=favorably] of you. ▪ They regard her highly.