highly
[hahy-lee]
- in or to a high degree; extremely: highly amusing; highly seasoned food.
- with high appreciation or praise; admiringly: to speak highly of a person.
- more than adequately; generously: a highly paid consultant.
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Origin of highly
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Contemporary Examples
Such is her burgeoning popularity Toomey is looking to employ more instructors to lead her highly personalized exercise classes.
Asian-Americans may vote for Democrats now, but they are a highly persuadable—and growing—part of the electorate.
It was Orlando vs. Justin in an Ibiza melee with two highly unlikely opposing parties.
On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
Vaclav Klaus, Libertarian Hero, Has His Wings Clipped by Cato InstituteJames Kirchick
December 22, 2014
Depending on the producer, Champagne can also be highly cloyingly sweet, buttery, or round, or mineral.
Historical Examples
The scenery in this portion of the river is highly exciting.
His countenance is mild and pleasant, and has a highly intellectual expression.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
We do not understand them at all, but they are highly soothing and satisfactory.
But it will be observed that these are highly controversial subjects.
A Treatise on Parents and ChildrenGeorge Bernard Shaw
The purposes for which you intend your fruit is highly important.
highly
- (intensifier)highly pleased; highly disappointed
- with great approbation or favourwe spoke highly of it
- in a high positionplaced highly in class
- at or for a high price or cost
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Word Origin and History for highly
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