Highly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Highly is an adverb meaning In a high or esteemed manner.
Meaning
In a high or esteemed manner.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- highlier
- highliest
Synonyms for highly
Depending on context, synonyms include extremely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extremely, eminently, considerably, well, major, extraordinarily.
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