highly

[hahy-lee]

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adverb

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.

Origin of highly

before 900; Middle English heihliche, Old English hēalīce. See high, -ly

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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.
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January 9, 2015
Asian-Americans may vote for Democrats now, but they are a highly persuadable—and growing—part of the electorate.
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January 8, 2015
It was Orlando vs. Justin in an Ibiza melee with two highly unlikely opposing parties.
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On May 9, which Moscow commemorates as World War II “Victory Day,” Klaus paid a highly visible visit to the Russian Embassy.
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Depending on the producer, Champagne can also be highly cloyingly sweet, buttery, or round, or mineral.
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December 20, 2014

Historical Examples

His countenance is mild and pleasant, and has a highly intellectual expression.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
The scenery in this portion of the river is highly exciting.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327
Various
We do not understand them at all, but they are highly soothing and satisfactory.
Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870
Various
But it will be observed that these are highly controversial subjects.
A Treatise on Parents and Children
George Bernard Shaw
The purposes for which you intend your fruit is highly important.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884
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British Dictionary definitions for highly

highly

adverb

(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

adv.

Old English healice "nobly, gloriously, honorably;" see high (adj.) + -ly (1). Meaning "very, very much, fully" is mid-14c.

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Examples from the Web for highly

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.

Depending on the producer, Champagne can also be highly cloyingly sweet, buttery, or round, or mineral.

Historical Examples

His countenance is mild and pleasant, and has a highly intellectual expression.

The scenery in this portion of the river is highly exciting.

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.

The purposes for which you intend your fruit is highly important.

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Word Origin and History for highly

adv.

Origin of highly