highly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
    extremely.
    • highly successful
    • He spoke highly of her
    • does not think highly of his writing
    • extremely interesting
  2. adverb at a high rate or wage
    • highly paid workers
  3. adverb in a high position or level or rank
    • details known by only a few highly placed persons

WordNet


High"ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, highly esteemed.

Webster 1913