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