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   highly

   /ˈhʌɪli/

   adverb

   • 1. at or to a high degree or level: "a highly dangerous substance" Similar verymostreallythoroughlyextremelyexceedinglyparticularlytremendouslyhugelygreatlydecidedlydistinctlyexceptionallyimmenselyeminentlysupremelyinordinatelysingularlyextraordinarilyvastlyoverlyvery muchto a great extentuncotrèsrightinformal:terrificallyawfullyterriblydevilishlymadlymajorlyseriouslydesperatelymegaultraoh-sotoo-toostinkingmuchodamndamnedtoo … for wordsinformal, dated:devilishhellishfrightfullyinformal:ever sowellbloodydeaddirtyjollyfairrealmightypowerfulawfulplumbdarnedwaybitchinglekkerarchaic:exceedingsoreOpposite slightly
   • ▪ favourably: "his colleagues think very highly of him" Similar favourablywellwarmlyappreciativelyadmiringlyapprovinglypositivelyglowinglyenthusiasticallywith praisewith admirationwith approbationOpposite unfavourablydisparagingly

   Word Origin Old Englishhēalīce (see high, -ly1).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   The meaning of HIGHLY is in or to a high place, level, or rank. How to use highly in a sentence.

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   HIGHLY definition: 1. very, to a large degree, or at a high level: 2. in a way that shows admiration and respect: 3…. Learn more.

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   HIGHLY meaning: 1. very, to a large degree, or at a high level: 2. in a way that shows admiration and respect: 3…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › highlyHIGHLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Highly definition: in or to a high degree; extremely. See examples of HIGHLY used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhighly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of highly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHIGHLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use highly to indicate that someone has an important position in an organization or set of people. ...a highly placed government advisor. ...highly ranked soccer teams.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › highlyHighly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Highly means to a high degree, extremely. A highly dangerous substance is one to stay far away from. If you think very highly of yourself, you give yourself the thumbs up every time you walk by a mirror.