What does highly mean?
Highly means In a high or esteemed manner..
Highly
/ˈhaɪli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a high or esteemed manner..
Definitions by Sense
- In a high or esteemed manner.
- Extremely; greatly; very much.
Example Sentences
He spoke highly of you.
He is in a highly visible job.
The book was highly controversial yet sold unbelievably well.
There are those who value a seat sufficiently highly that they prefer to make their daily journeys by the Western Region Vine Street line.
Plant breeding is always a numbers game.[…]The wild species we use are rich in genetic variation, and individual plants are highly heterozygous and do not breed true. In addition, we are looking for rare alleles, so the more plants we try, the better.
The highly anticipated all-American matchup between Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe — marking the first US Open semifinals between two US men in nearly 20 years — will cost you quite a few Honey Deuces to attend.
Synonyms for highly
Antonyms for highly
Related Words
Word Forms
- highlier
- more highly
- highliest
- most highly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for highly?
Common synonyms include extremely.
What is the opposite of highly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use highly in a sentence?
He spoke highly of you.
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