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highly

UK/ˈhaɪli/ US/ˈhaɪli/ common

adverb

1.

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

  • “highly successful”
  • “He spoke highly of her”
  • “does not think highly of his writing”
  • “extremely interesting”
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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”

Origin

From Middle English hiȝly, heȝly, heyȝliche, from Old English hēalīce (“highly”), equivalent to high + -ly. Cognate with Dutch hoogelijk (“highly”), German höchlich (“highly”), Danish højlig (“highly”), Swedish högligen (“highly”).

Phrases

  • highly commended
  • highly composite number
  • highly enriched uranium
  • highly sensitive person
  • highly superior autobiographical memory
  • highly-enriched uranium
  • superior highly composite number
  • think highly of

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