highly Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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
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adverb at a high rate or wage
- highly paid workers
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adverb in a high position or level or rank
- details known by only a few highly placed persons
WordNet
High"ly adverb
Definitions
In a high manner, or to a high degree; very much; as, .highly esteemed