Highly meaning

What does “highly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“highly” is an adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect.

highly

adverb

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

    “highly successful”

    “He spoke highly of her”

    Synonymsextremely
  2. at a high rate or wage

    “highly paid workers”

  3. in a high position or level or rank

    “details known by only a few highly placed persons”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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